Physician Profile
Carlos L. Cantu, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Cantu
Carlos L. Cantu, M.D. practices anatomic & clinical pathology in Tucson, AZ. Carlos is a 2009 graduate of Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Carlos cared for 3,244 Medicare patients across 14,614 services. The services billed most often include flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, each additional marker, special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report, and pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (602) 685-5211
- Email not available
Practice Locations
350 N WILMOT RD
Tucson, AZ 85711
1800 E Florence Blvd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Anatomic & Clinical Pathology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Autoimmune & Joint
Blood cancer
Blood chemistry
Blood Disorders
- Bleeding Disorders
- Blood Clotting Gene Mutation
- Hemochromatosis
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Iron-deficiency anemia
Blood disorders
Cancer & Tumors
- Breast Cancer Biopsy Findings
- Leukemia
- Lipoma
- Prostate Cancer Biopsy Results
- Suspicious Lung Spot
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Cervical & Women's Health
Cervical Health
Digestive pathology
Digestive System
- Abnormal Liver Enzymes
- Celiac disease
- H. pylori infection
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Precancerous Colon Polyps
Hormones
Hormones & Metabolism
Infections
Infectious disease
Kidney & Urinary
Liver pathology
Prostate
Skin
Skin pathology
Urine & kidney
Procedures & services
Biopsy & Tissue Testing
- Bone Marrow Biopsy Testing
- Colon Polyp Biopsy Examination
- Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
- Frozen Section During Surgery
- Skin Biopsy Lab Review
- Special Tissue Staining
- Thyroid Biopsy Examination
Blood chemistry
Cancer & Genetic Testing
- Chromosome And Genetic Testing
- Flow Cytometry Test
- Liquid Biopsy
- Tumor Biomarker Testing
- Tumor Marker Testing
Cancer screening
Cardiac testing
Cervical & Women's Health
Fertility testing
Hormone testing
Immunology
Infection & Microbiology Tests
- Blood Culture Test
- Colon cancer screening consult
- H. Pylori Breath Test
- STI and STD Screening
- Urine sediment test
Infectious disease
Inflammation testing
Pathology Consultations
Post-Mortem & Forensic
Routine blood testing
Routine Blood Tests
- Blood Clotting Test
- Cholesterol screening
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Liver Function Blood Test
- Routine blood work
- Thyroid Blood Test
Specialty Lab Panels
Tissue biopsy
Toxicology
Transfusion testing
Urine testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
14,614 services · 3,244 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, each additional marker | Lab test | 88185 |
8,960 | More than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report | Lab test | 88313 |
1,118 | More than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
657 | More often than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Microscopic genetic analysis of tissue, computer-assisted technology, initial procedure, each multiplex procedure | Lab test | 88374 |
582 | More than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure | Lab test | 88341 |
458 | More than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers | Lab test | 88189 |
389 | More than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, first marker | Lab test | 88184 |
384 | More than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
302 | More often than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure | Lab test | 88341 |
285 | More than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual | Lab test | 88360 |
225 | More than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other anatomic & clinical pathology specialists at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other anatomic & clinical pathology specialists in Tucson 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2009 at Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Carlos L. Cantu's specialty?
Carlos L. Cantu is an anatomic & clinical pathology in Tucson, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Carlos L. Cantu?
Carlos L. Cantu is listed at 350 N Wilmot Rd, Tucson, AZ 85711. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Carlos L. Cantu?
The number on file is (602) 685-5211. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Carlos L. Cantu's NPI number?
Carlos L. Cantu's National Provider Identifier is 1235362146. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Carlos L. Cantu's education?
Carlos L. Cantu attended Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Carlos L. Cantu been practicing?
Carlos L. Cantu has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Carlos L. Cantu known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Carlos L. Cantu the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Carlos L. Cantu confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Carlos L. Cantu. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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