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HECTOR MARIO CANTU M.D.
NPI 1285604843
Pediatrics in Laredo, TX

Active since January 25, 2006
6828 SPRINGFIELD AVE STE 1, LAREDO, TX 78041(956) 726-4060(956) 290-8720 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 18, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 18, 2026, Mar 17, 2025, Oct 10, 2024 (3 updates tracked since 2024).

About Hector Mario Cantu M.d. NPPES

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

HECTOR MARIO CANTU M.D. (NPI 1285604843) is an individual pediatrics provider in Laredo, Texas, licensed in Texas (G6778) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285604843
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameHECTOR MARIO CANTUCredential: M.D.
Location Address6828 SPRINGFIELD AVE STE 1Laredo, TX 78041-2287
Mailing Address6828 Springfield Ave Ste 1Laredo, TX 78041-2287 · (956) 726-4060 · Fax (956) 290-8720
Phone(956) 726-4060
Fax(956) 290-8720
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJanuary 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 18, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 18, 2026
✔ NPI 1285604843 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · G6778
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
6828 SPRINGFIELD AVE STE 1, Laredo, TX 78041
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid127029003TX
Other00GL60TX · Blue Cross Blue Shield

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

MRS. ANAKAREN SALAZAR APRN, CPNP-PC
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
6828 SPRINGFIELD AVE STE 1
LAREDO, TX 78041
Webb County (956) 726-4060

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 Hector Cantu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hector Cantu is 1285604843. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 25, 2006.

Where is Hector Cantu located?

Hector Cantu practices at 6828 Springfield Ave Ste 1, Laredo, TX 78041. The listed phone number is (956) 726-4060.

What is Hector Cantu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

What insurance does Hector Cantu accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Hector 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hector Cantu was last updated on March 18, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.