Nora Cantu, MD
NPI 1275568065 · Family Medicine Physician · Sugar Land, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nora Cantu, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Sugar Land, TX (NPI 1275568065).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275568065
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J6363 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
1,114 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 | 317 | $87 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 188 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 164 | $123 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 152 | $14 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 131 | $2 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 124 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 687 | 173 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 440 | 122 |
| Losartan Potassium | 309 | 92 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 281 | 80 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 175 | 59 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 170 | 50 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,834 across 140 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
- 2006-07-11
- Last updated
- 2024-12-17
- Certified
- 2024-12-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nora Cantu's NPI number?
- Nora Cantu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275568065, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nora Cantu's specialty?
- Nora Cantu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nora Cantu located?
- Nora Cantu's practice location on file with NPPES is 16902 Southwest Fwy Ste 100, Sugar Land, TX 77479-3574.
- What is Nora Cantu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nora Cantu is (281) 565-2800.
- Does Nora Cantu accept Medicare?
- Nora Cantu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nora Cantu's NPI active?
- Yes — Nora Cantu's NPI (1275568065) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-12-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.