Alexander Cantu
NPI 1609443340 · Family Medicine Physician · Austin, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alexander Cantu is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Austin, TX (NPI 1609443340).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609443340
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MT223807 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
5 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 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 101 | 23 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 70 | 15 |
| Gabapentin | 56 | 11 |
| Omeprazole | 50 | 11 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 43 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 37 | — |
| Albuterol Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$70 across 1 record (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
- 2021-06-10
- Last updated
- 2025-03-17
- Certified
- 2025-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alexander Cantu's NPI number?
- Alexander Cantu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609443340, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alexander Cantu's specialty?
- Alexander Cantu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alexander Cantu located?
- Alexander Cantu's practice location on file with NPPES is 3001 Palm Way Ste 134, Austin, TX 78758-7899.
- What is Alexander Cantu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alexander Cantu is (888) 663-6331.
- Does Alexander Cantu accept Medicare?
- Alexander Cantu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alexander Cantu's NPI active?
- Yes — Alexander Cantu's NPI (1609443340) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.