Claudia Cantu, FNP-C
NPI 1861986903 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Kingsville, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Claudia Cantu, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Kingsville, TX (NPI 1861986903).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861986903
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP137748 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
8 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
274 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 | 92 | $104 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 45 | $105 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 35 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 29 | $74 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 29 | $15 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 96 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 215 | 52 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 184 | 54 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 160 | 45 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 115 | 40 |
| Metformin Hcl | 111 | 35 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 109 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,118 across 60 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
- 2018-06-21
- Last updated
- 2018-06-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Claudia Cantu's NPI number?
- Claudia Cantu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861986903, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Claudia Cantu's specialty?
- Claudia Cantu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Claudia Cantu located?
- Claudia Cantu's practice location on file with NPPES is 510 E Caesar Avenue, Kingsville, TX 78363-6322.
- What is Claudia Cantu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Claudia Cantu is (361) 592-8588.
- Does Claudia Cantu accept Medicare?
- Claudia Cantu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Claudia Cantu's NPI active?
- Yes — Claudia Cantu's NPI (1861986903) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-06-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.