NORA L CANTU MD
NPI 1275568065
Family Medicine in Sugar Land, TX

Active since July 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
16902 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 100, SUGAR LAND, TX 77479(281) 565-2800(281) 565-2800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 17, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 17, 2024, Apr 4, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Nora L Cantu Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

NORA L CANTU MD (NPI 1275568065) is an individual family medicine provider in Sugar Land, Texas, licensed in Texas (J6363) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Hospital System, and is a graduate of Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275568065
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameNORA L CANTUCredential: MD
Location Address16902 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 100Sugar Land, TX 77479-3574
Mailing Address16902 Southwest Fwy, Suite 100Sugar Land, TX 77479-3573 · (281) 565-2800 · Fax (281) 565-2800
Fax(281) 565-2800
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTexas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateJuly 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 17, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 17, 2024
NPI 1275568065 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in TX · J6363
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
16902 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 100, Sugar Land, TX 77479

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Nora L Cantu Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID749369254
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090625000603
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 13

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
317 services171 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
188 services188 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
164 services108 patients
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
152 services50 patients
Automated urinalysis test 81003
An automated urinalysis test is a routine examination that checks your urine for various substances. It can help identify potential health issues such as kidney problems or diabetes. The test uses a machine to analyze a small urine sample, providing quick and accurate results.
131 services108 patients
Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg J3420
This is a procedure where a small dose of Vitamin B-12, also known as Cyanocobalamin, is injected into your body. This vitamin is essential for nerve function and the production of red blood cells. It's often used to treat vitamin B-12 deficiency.
99 services32 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Memorial Hermann Hospital System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450184
Location1635 North Loop WestHouston, TX 77008 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hca Houston Healthcare West

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450644
Location12141 Richmond AveHouston, TX 77082 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sugar Land, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450820
Location16655 Southwest FreewaySugar Land, TX 77479 · Fort Bend County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sugar Land, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450848
Location17500 W Grand Parkway SouthSugar Land, TX 77479 · Fort Bend County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Sugar Land Surgical Hospital LLP

Acute Care Hospitals · Sugar Land, TX
OwnershipPhysician
CMS Certification Number450860
Location16906 Southwest FreewaySugar Land, TX 77479 · Fort Bend County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77479 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
100%131 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
76%106 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
75%4,647 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
18%349 patients1/55-star benchmark: 96%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
16%818 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
95%128 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
97%138 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
100%130 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
78%818 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
53%818 patients4/55-star benchmark: 59%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
8 suppliers15 claims30 services$5.31 avg. paid by Medicare
Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers14 claims14 services$30.00 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 14

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Family Medicine
16902 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 100
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
16902 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 100
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Physician Assistant (Medical)
16902 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 100
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Family Medicine
16902 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 100
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Family Medicine
16902 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 100
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Family Medicine
16902 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 100
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Family Medicine
16902 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 100
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Family Medicine
16902 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 100
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Nora Cantu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nora Cantu is 1275568065. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 11, 2006.

Where is Nora Cantu located?

Nora Cantu practices at 16902 Southwest Fwy Ste 100, Sugar Land, TX 77479. The listed phone number is (281) 565-2800.

What is Nora Cantu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Nora Cantu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nora Cantu is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Nora Cantu accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice and UnitedHealthcare list Nora Cantu as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Nora Cantu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nora Cantu is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Hospital System, Hca Houston Healthcare West, Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital, Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital and Sugar Land Surgical Hospital LLP.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nora Cantu was last updated on December 17, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.