Ernesto Cantu, D.O.
NPI 1164837605 · General Practice Physician · Saint Albans, VT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ernesto Cantu, D.O. is a General Practice Physician provider in Saint Albans, VT (NPI 1164837605).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164837605
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ED0456A (WV)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 52 | 24 |
| Venlafaxine Hcl | 46 | 19 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 37 | 16 |
| Lisinopril | 36 | 17 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 35 | 16 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 34 | 11 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$404 across 21 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
- 2014-06-24
- Last updated
- 2020-06-30
- Certified
- 2020-06-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ernesto Cantu's NPI number?
- Ernesto Cantu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164837605, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ernesto Cantu's specialty?
- Ernesto Cantu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ernesto Cantu located?
- Ernesto Cantu's practice location on file with NPPES is 3 Crest Rd, Saint Albans, VT 05478-9753.
- What is Ernesto Cantu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ernesto Cantu is (802) 524-4554.
- Does Ernesto Cantu accept Medicare?
- Ernesto Cantu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ernesto Cantu's NPI active?
- Yes — Ernesto Cantu's NPI (1164837605) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-06-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.