Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Carlos Cantu, M.D.

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Tucson, AZ

  • NPI 1235362146
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 88.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
350 N Wilmot RD
Tucson, AZ 857112602
(602) 685-5211
fax (602) 685-5325
Additional location
1800 E Florence Blvd
Casa Grande, AZ 851225303
Mailing address
Po Box 42210
Phoenix, AZ 850802210

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 7, 2020
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arizona #46996
Medicaid
AZ #133788

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1235362146. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
5,932
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$266,575
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88185 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, each additional marker 2,480 104 $22
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 750 444 $69
88374 Microscopic genetic analysis of tissue, computer-assisted technology, initial procedure, each multiplex procedure 332 79 $45
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report 301 115 $77
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 291 158 $36
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 261 60 $80
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 175 151 $96
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 153 44 $27
88189 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers 118 115 $81
88184 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, first marker 106 104 $71

In context: peer comparison

Among 20 peers in Tucson Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician, average services per provider: 163. This provider delivers 36× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$46
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $25.85
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 1 $20.00

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$46

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Carlos Cantu's medical specialty?
Dr. Carlos Cantu practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Tucson, AZ.
Where does Dr. Carlos Cantu practice?
Dr. Carlos Cantu practices at 350 N Wilmot RD, Tucson, AZ 857112602. Office phone: 6026855211.
What is Dr. Carlos Cantu's NPI?
Dr. Carlos Cantu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235362146, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carlos Cantu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carlos Cantu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Carlos Cantu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, each additional marker (HCPCS 88185); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Microscopic genetic analysis of tissue, computer-assisted technology, initial procedure, each multiplex procedure (HCPCS 88374). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.