Melissa Cantu-Garza, PA
NPI 1770788622 · Physician Assistant · Weslaco, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Cantu-Garza, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Weslaco, TX (NPI 1770788622).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770788622
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA05305 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
282 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 71 | $100 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 67 | $52 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 56 | $77 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 47 | $72 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 18 | $133 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 471 | 201 |
| Famotidine | 281 | 113 |
| Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Pegbrand: Peg 3350-Electrolyte | 235 | 228 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 199 | 81 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 155 | 68 |
| Rifaximinbrand: Xifaxan | 98 | 20 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 83 | 41 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$234 across 5 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 5520 Leonardo Da Vinci Ste 100Edinburg, TX 78539-1422Phone: (956) 362-3636Fax: (956) 362-2699
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-20
- Last updated
- 2023-03-27
- Certified
- 2023-03-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Cantu-Garza's NPI number?
- Melissa Cantu-Garza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770788622, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Cantu-Garza's specialty?
- Melissa Cantu-Garza is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Cantu-Garza located?
- Melissa Cantu-Garza's practice location on file with NPPES is 902 S Airport Dr, Weslaco, TX 78596-6644.
- What is Melissa Cantu-Garza's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Cantu-Garza is (956) 973-2446.
- Does Melissa Cantu-Garza accept Medicare?
- Melissa Cantu-Garza is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Cantu-Garza's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Cantu-Garza's NPI (1770788622) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.