Hector Cantu, M.D.
NPI 1285604843 · Pediatrics Physician · Laredo, TX
Hector Cantu, M.D. is a Pediatrics Physician provider in Laredo, TX (NPI 1285604843).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285604843
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatrics PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G6778 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$56 across 3 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
- 2006-01-25
- Last updated
- 2026-03-18
- Certified
- 2026-03-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hector Cantu's NPI number?
- Hector Cantu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285604843, 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 Pediatrics Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Hector Cantu located?
- Hector Cantu's practice location on file with NPPES is 6828 Springfield Ave Ste 1, Laredo, TX 78041-2287.
- What is Hector Cantu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Hector Cantu is (956) 726-4060.
- Is Hector Cantu's NPI active?
- Yes — Hector Cantu's NPI (1285604843) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.