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- 1740 W 27Th St Ste 180, Houston, TX 77008
About Dr. Cantu
Based in Houston, TX, Dora E. Cantu, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Dora cared for 1,178 Medicare patients across 1,559 services. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system, and placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing. NPI 1194725366 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (713) 864-8652
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1740 W 27TH ST STE 180
Houston, TX 77008
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,559 services · 1,178 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing | Procedure | 65778 |
171 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
126 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
47 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
34 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
25 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface with sutures for wound healing | Procedure | 65779 |
15 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
369 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
262 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
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.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 eye doctors in Houston 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Cantu?
Dr. Cantu is an eye doctor in Houston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Cantu's address?
Dr. Cantu is listed at 1740 W 27Th St Ste 180, Houston, TX 77008. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Cantu?
The number on file is (713) 864-8652. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Cantu's NPI number?
Dr. Cantu's National Provider Identifier is 1194725366. 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
Where did Dr. Cantu train?
Dr. Cantu attended Other, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Cantu been practicing?
Dr. Cantu has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Cantu perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Cantu performs procedures including placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing, closure of tear duct opening using plug and laser repair to improve eye fluid flow; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and established patient complete exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Cantu confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Cantu. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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