SAMSON CANTU M.D.
NPI 1922391176
Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology in Fort Worth, TX
About Samson Cantu M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
SAMSON CANTU M.D. (NPI 1922391176) is an individual pediatric gastroenterology provider in Fort Worth, Texas, licensed in Texas (M9193) and active in the NPI registry since May 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cook Childrens Medical Center, and is a graduate of Baylor College Of Medicine (2005).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Samson 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Samson Cantu reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Fort Worth, TX 76104
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- Medicare enrollment name: Cook Childrens Physician Network
- 1,186 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Cook Childrens Medical Center
Childrens · Fort Worth, TXPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 76104 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
FORT WORTH, TX 76104
FORT WORTH, TX 76104
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 Samson Cantu's NPI number?
The NPI number for Samson Cantu is 1922391176. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 20, 2011.
Where is Samson Cantu located?
Samson Cantu practices at 1500 Cooper St, Fort Worth, TX 76104. The listed phone number is (682) 885-1990.
What is Samson Cantu's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 2080P0206X.
Is Samson Cantu enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Samson 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.
Which organization bills Medicare for Samson Cantu's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Samson Cantu reassigns Medicare benefits to Cook Children's Physician Network (Fort Worth, TX). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Samson Cantu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Samson Cantu accept?
Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan and Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. list Samson 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 Samson Cantu affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Samson Cantu is affiliated with Cook Childrens Medical Center.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Samson Cantu was last updated on May 17, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.
# Samson Cantu, M.D. · NPI 1922391176
Pediatric Gastroenterology physician in Fort Worth, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 20, 2011.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1922391176 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** May 20, 2011
- **Primary specialty:** Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology · taxonomy 2080P0206X
- **State license:** M9193 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1500 COOPER ST, Fort Worth, TX 76104-2710
- **Phone:** (682) 885-1990 · **Fax:** (682) 885-1985
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** Cook Children's Physician Network (NPI 1548230923, Fort Worth, TX), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Baylor College Of Medicine, class of 2005
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** May 17, 2021
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1922391176) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.