Karina Cantu, APRN, FNP-BC
NPI 1811661218 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Mission, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karina Cantu, APRN, FNP-BC is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Mission, TX (NPI 1811661218).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1811661218
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN, FNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1049292 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
4 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
101 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 | 56 | $74 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 17 | $15 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 15 | $53 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 13 | $15 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $15–$74 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 53 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 125 | 45 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 81 | 32 |
| Lisinopril | 75 | 28 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 75 | 26 |
| Pioglitazone Hcl | 69 | 24 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 66 | 24 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 61 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$225 across 8 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
- 2021-08-09
- Last updated
- 2026-04-27
- Certified
- 2026-04-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karina Cantu's NPI number?
- Karina Cantu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811661218, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karina Cantu's specialty?
- Karina Cantu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karina Cantu located?
- Karina Cantu's practice location on file with NPPES is 1512 E Griffin Pkwy Ste 2, Mission, TX 78572-2422.
- What is Karina Cantu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karina Cantu is (956) 519-7088.
- Does Karina Cantu accept Medicare?
- Karina Cantu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karina Cantu's NPI active?
- Yes — Karina Cantu's NPI (1811661218) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.