Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Ernesto Cantu, D.O.
General Practice Physician (CMS: General Practice) · Family Medicine Physician · Nuclear Medicine Physician · Saint Albans, VT
- NPI 1164837605
- Accepts Medicare
- 12 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 3 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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3 Crest RD
Saint Albans, VT 054789753
(802) 524-4554 - Mailing address
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14 Wildwood Dr
Essex Junction, VT 054523816
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2014 — 12 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 30, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 2014 — 12 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208D00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- Vermont #032.0133827 · West Virginia #ED0456A · Illinois #125.066294
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1164837605. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
75
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$5,799
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99308 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes | 32 | 29 | $68 | |
99307 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes | 18 | 17 | $36 | |
99309 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | 13 | 13 | $98 | |
99310 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes | 12 | 12 | $141 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 18. This provider delivers 4.2× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$404
Transactions
21
Manufacturers
12
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lundbeck LLC | 5 | $126.80 | |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 3 | $53.23 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2 | $39.20 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 2 | $31.24 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 2 | $27.59 | |
| Astellas Pharma US Inc | 1 | $23.68 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 1 | $20.93 | |
| Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | 1 | $18.75 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 1 | $17.01 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. | 1 | $16.17 | |
| Corcept Therapeutics | 1 | $14.70 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 1 | $14.26 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
599
Patients
142
Total drug cost
$22,632
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | Generic | 73 | 20 | $1,239 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 61 | 22 | $456 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 44 | 17 | $565 |
| Torsemide | Generic | 44 | 0 | $1,483 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 42 | 16 | $921 |
| Simvastatin | Generic | 40 | 12 | $458 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 38 | 16 | $779 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 37 | 12 | $743 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 35 | 14 | $406 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 34 | 13 | $678 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ernesto Cantu's medical specialty?
Dr. Ernesto Cantu practices General Practice Physician in Saint Albans, VT.
Where does Dr. Ernesto Cantu practice?
Dr. Ernesto Cantu practices at 3 Crest RD, Saint Albans, VT 054789753. Office phone: 8025244554.
What is Dr. Ernesto Cantu's NPI?
Dr. Ernesto Cantu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164837605, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ernesto Cantu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ernesto Cantu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ernesto Cantu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99308); Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99307); Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.