Dennis Cantu, M.D.
NPI 1912941873 · Internal Medicine Physician · Laredo, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dennis Cantu, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Laredo, TX (NPI 1912941873).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1912941873
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- F1430 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
2,096 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 1,184 | $116 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 309 | $3 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 285 | $13 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 157 | $118 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Re-Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians aG0179 | 49 | $38 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 138 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 381 | 61 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 254 | 85 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 251 | 74 |
| Valsartan | 226 | 67 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 222 | 71 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 217 | 70 |
| Furosemide | 205 | 80 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-15
- Last updated
- 2007-11-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dennis Cantu's NPI number?
- Dennis Cantu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912941873, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dennis Cantu's specialty?
- Dennis Cantu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Dennis Cantu located?
- Dennis Cantu's practice location on file with NPPES is 1710 E Saunders St, Laredo, TX 78041-5443.
- What is Dennis Cantu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dennis Cantu is (956) 727-7766.
- Does Dennis Cantu accept Medicare?
- Dennis Cantu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dennis Cantu's NPI active?
- Yes — Dennis Cantu's NPI (1912941873) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-11-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.