Hector Cantu, D.O.
NPI 1073556262 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Pasadena, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Hector Cantu, D.O. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Pasadena, TX (NPI 1073556262).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073556262
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- B3952 (AR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
274 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 102 | $86 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 46 | $14 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 41 | $16 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 37 | $107 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 | 28 | $41 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 20 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | 86 | 82 |
| Azithromycin | 53 | 46 |
| Prednisone | 35 | 27 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 25 | 23 |
| Methylprednisolone | 23 | 23 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 20 | 20 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 15 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$41 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-14
- Last updated
- 2008-02-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hector Cantu's NPI number?
- Hector Cantu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073556262, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Hector Cantu's specialty?
- Hector Cantu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Hector Cantu located?
- Hector Cantu's practice location on file with NPPES is 6002 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena, TX 77505-4037.
- What is Hector Cantu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Hector Cantu is (713) 359-2100.
- Does Hector Cantu accept Medicare?
- Hector Cantu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Hector Cantu's NPI active?
- Yes — Hector Cantu's NPI (1073556262) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-02-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.