Robert Cantu, MD
NPI 1891771499 · Psychiatry Physician · Austin, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Cantu, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Austin, TX (NPI 1891771499).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891771499
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- License
- H4211 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Duloxetine Hcl | 78 | — |
| Alprazolam | 59 | 13 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 45 | — |
| Mirtazapine | 45 | — |
| Trazodone Hcl | 41 | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 36 | — |
| Lamotrigine | 35 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$876 across 29 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
- 2005-12-16
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Cantu's NPI number?
- Robert Cantu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891771499, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Cantu's specialty?
- Robert Cantu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Cantu located?
- Robert Cantu's practice location on file with NPPES is 1717 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703-4773.
- What is Robert Cantu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Cantu is (512) 469-0536.
- Does Robert Cantu accept Medicare?
- Robert Cantu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Cantu's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Cantu's NPI (1891771499) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.