Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Dennis Cantu, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician · Laredo, TX
- NPI 1912941873
- 20 yrs on file
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1710 E Saunders St, Suite B-650
Laredo, TX 780415443
(956) 727-7766
fax (956) 796-1186
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 27, 2007
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #F1430
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1912941873. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
4,113
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$216,664
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 1,365 | 207 | $118 | |
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 1,148 | 78 | $1 | |
82962 |
Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument | 402 | 72 | $3 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 316 | 111 | $13 | |
J1885 |
Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg | 270 | 33 | $1 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 175 | 175 | $120 | |
G0179 |
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 a | 120 | 37 | $38 | |
J3420 |
Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg | 92 | 46 | $1 | |
81002 |
Urinalysis, manual test | 74 | 38 | $3 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 48 | 33 | $84 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 9 peers in Laredo Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 148. This provider delivers 28× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,871
Patients
818
Total drug cost
$42,545
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | Generic | 349 | 54 | $2,891 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 260 | 74 | $1,936 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 242 | 68 | $4,036 |
| Valsartan | Generic | 194 | 54 | $7,364 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 190 | 59 | $3,327 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 186 | 52 | $4,309 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 185 | 61 | $2,133 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 180 | 58 | $2,806 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 175 | 57 | $3,179 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 172 | 59 | $901 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Dennis Cantu's medical specialty?
Dr. Dennis Cantu practices Internal Medicine Physician in Laredo, TX.
Where does Dr. Dennis Cantu practice?
Dr. Dennis Cantu practices at 1710 E Saunders St, Laredo, TX 780415443. Office phone: 9567277766.
What is Dr. Dennis Cantu's NPI?
Dr. Dennis Cantu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912941873, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Dennis Cantu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument (HCPCS 82962). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.