MICHAEL CANTU M.D.
NPI 1558387407
Emergency Medicine in Houston, TX

Q: What is Michael Cantu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Cantu is 1558387407. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 14, 2006.

Q: What is Michael Cantu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Cantu was last updated on February 19, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 years 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.

Active since July 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

921 GESSNER RD, HOUSTON, TX 77024(713) 242-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 19, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Michael Cantu M.d. NPPES

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

MICHAEL CANTU M.D. (NPI 1558387407) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (L2830) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, and is a graduate of Baylor College Of Medicine (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558387407

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207P00000X

Provider Legal NameMICHAEL CANTUCredential: M.D.

Location Address921 GESSNER RDHouston, TX 77024-2501

Mailing AddressPo Box 842355Dallas, TX 75284-2355 · (866) 916-5259 · Fax (231) 922-4030

Phone(713) 242-3000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSBaylor College Of MedicineGraduated 1999

Enumeration DateJuly 14, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 19, 2008

✔ NPI 1558387407 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207P00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · L2830

Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

921 GESSNER RD, Houston, TX 77024

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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare PIN8598N3TX

Medicare PIN8193B3TX

Medicare PIN8109B4TX

Medicare UPINH49862

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Michael Cantu M.d. 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 ID9335123082

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040617001731

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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

231 services215 patients

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

88 services87 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010

A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.

71 services69 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

Acute Care Hospitals · Galveston, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number450018

Location301 University BoulevardGalveston, TX 77555 · Galveston County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450844

Location18220 State Highway 249Houston, TX 77070 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77024 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

$90.40 typical visit price

range $58.24 – $176.98

Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$102.71 typical visit price

range $18.60 – $143.93

Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)

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.

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

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