Dr Patricia Ann Cantu, MD PA - Medicare Family Practice in Corpus Christi, TX

Dr Patricia Ann Cantu, MD PA is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine - Adult Medicine" physician in Corpus Christi, Texas. She went to University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. Her current practice location is 601 Texan Trl Ste 200, Corpus Christi, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (361) 986-9300.

Dr Patricia Ann Cantu is licensed to practice in Texas (license number K9240) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1003928979.

Contact Information

Dr Patricia Ann Cantu, MD PA
601 Texan Trl Ste 200,
Corpus Christi, TX 78411-2551
(361) 986-9300
(361) 986-9301



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Patricia Ann Cantu
GenderFemale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience28 Years
Location601 Texan Trl Ste 200, Corpus Christi, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Patricia Ann Cantu attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003928979
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/28/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7315980125
  • Enrollment ID: I20050602000907

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Patricia Ann Cantu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003928979NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207QA0505XFamily Medicine - Adult Medicine K9240 (Texas)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Patricia Ann Cantu allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NamePatricia Ann Cantu Md Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1144498205
PECOS PAC ID: 9931144540
Enrollment ID: O20050623000980

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Patricia Ann Cantu is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Patricia Ann Cantu, MD PA
502 S Closner Blvd,
Edinburg, TX 78539-4660

Ph: (956) 292-0100
Dr Patricia Ann Cantu, MD PA
601 Texan Trl Ste 200,
Corpus Christi, TX 78411-2551

Ph: (361) 986-9300

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Ruben J Almanza, MD
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Dr. Brenda S Gardner, MD
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