Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ismael Cantu Garcia

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Hospitalist Physician · McAllen, TX

  • NPI 1669889291
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
101 E Ridge RD
McAllen, TX 785031847
(956) 632-6600

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 28, 2025
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #R5095

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1669889291. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
452
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$48,535
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 85 49 $76
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 79 39 $114
99306 Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 57 51 $175
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 40 40 $110
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 40 27 $71
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 33 22 $102
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 32 30 $167
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 31 14 $48
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 20 20 $125
99305 Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 20 19 $128

In context: peer comparison

Among 17 peers in this city , average services per provider: 95. This provider delivers 4.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$42
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc 2 $41.50

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$42

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,609
Patients
491
Total drug cost
$35,948
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 408 81 $6,169
Donepezil Hcl Generic 249 38 $3,277
Memantine Hcl Generic 240 31 $7,041
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 214 42 $1,569
Lisinopril Generic 185 31 $1,371
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 166 25 $2,047
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 154 40 $1,225
Levetiracetam Generic 147 26 $2,978
Furosemide Generic 137 33 $969
Metformin Hcl Generic 135 21 $1,646

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ismael Cantu Garcia's medical specialty?
Dr. Ismael Cantu Garcia practices Internal Medicine Physician in McAllen, TX.
Where does Dr. Ismael Cantu Garcia practice?
Dr. Ismael Cantu Garcia practices at 101 E Ridge RD, McAllen, TX 785031847. Office phone: 9566326600.
What is Dr. Ismael Cantu Garcia's NPI?
Dr. Ismael Cantu Garcia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669889291, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ismael Cantu Garcia accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ismael Cantu Garcia accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ismael Cantu Garcia commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99306). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.