Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. David Cantu, PA-C
Physician Assistant · Edinburg, TX
- NPI 1205999448
- Accepts Medicare
- 20 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2402 Cornerstone Blvd
Edinburg, TX 785398462
(956) 668-0060
fax (956) 668-0070
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 20, 2014
- Year of graduation
- 2006 — 20 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363A00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #PA04960
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1205999448. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
999
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$52,351
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 205 | 117 | $57 | |
J1040 |
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg | 168 | 111 | $12 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 104 | 84 | $46 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 97 | 84 | $73 | |
73564 |
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 95 | 76 | $37 | |
J7321 |
Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose | 92 | 23 | $73 | |
73562 |
X-ray of knee, 3 views | 73 | 37 | $33 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 42 | 32 | $28 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 33 | 30 | $104 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 28 | 28 | $133 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 23 peers in this city , average services per provider: 59. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$290
Transactions
16
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith+Nephew, Inc. | 9 | $150.38 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. | 2 | $55.44 | |
| Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA | 3 | $46.38 | |
| AERIN MEDICAL INC. | 2 | $38.29 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,177
Patients
557
Total drug cost
$31,703
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium Er (Diclofenac Sodium) | Brand | 424 | 189 | $21,433 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) | Brand | 282 | 173 | $4,151 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 192 | 69 | $968 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 89 | 36 | $645 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 68 | 42 | $1,347 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 42 | 18 | $2,188 |
| Ibuprofen | Generic | 35 | 18 | $372 |
| Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen (Tramadol Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 20 | 12 | $349 |
| Naproxen | Generic | 14 | 0 | $148 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Generic | 11 | 0 | $104 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. David Cantu's medical specialty?
Dr. David Cantu practices Physician Assistant in Edinburg, TX.
Where does Dr. David Cantu practice?
Dr. David Cantu practices at 2402 Cornerstone Blvd, Edinburg, TX 785398462. Office phone: 9566680060.
What is Dr. David Cantu's NPI?
Dr. David Cantu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205999448, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Cantu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Cantu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Cantu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610); Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg (HCPCS J1040); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.