JAMES CANTU MD
NPI 1669749511
Family Medicine in Corpus Christi, TX

Active since November 21, 2011PECOS Enrolled
93.28/100
CMS Quality Rating
2601 HOSPITAL BLVD STE 117, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405(361) 902-4470 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 19, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About James Cantu Md NPPES

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

JAMES CANTU MD (NPI 1669749511) is an individual family medicine provider in Corpus Christi, Texas, licensed in Texas (P7083) and active in the NPI registry since November 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669749511
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES CANTUCredential: MD
Location Address2601 HOSPITAL BLVD STE 117Corpus Christi, TX 78405-1876
Mailing Address2601 Hospital Blvd Ste 117Corpus Christi, TX 78405-1876 · (361) 902-4470
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 21, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 19, 2024
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 19, 2024
NPI 1669749511 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in TX · P7083
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.
2601 HOSPITAL BLVD STE 117, Corpus Christi, TX 78405

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 (PECOS)

James Cantu Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 3

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.
74 services68 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.
35 services34 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.
12 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78405 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.

93.28/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality80.33
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

Family Medicine
2601 HOSPITAL BLVD STE 117
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Emergency Medicine
2601 HOSPITAL BLVD STE 117
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405

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 James Cantu's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Cantu is 1669749511. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 21, 2011.

Where is James Cantu located?

James Cantu practices at 2601 Hospital Blvd Ste 117, Corpus Christi, TX 78405. The listed phone number is (361) 902-4470.

What is James Cantu's specialty?

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

Is James Cantu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Cantu is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does James Cantu accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan and Oscar Insurance Company list James 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 James Cantu was last updated on February 19, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.