FRANCISCO CANTU MD – NPI #1821034364
Family Medicine
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
FRANCISCO CANTU is a physician located in MAMOU, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1821034364 to FRANCISCO CANTU on June 22, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 11 years ago on Jan 13, 2015. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for FRANCISCO CANTU below.
NPI Profile for
FRANCISCO CANTU
(about 20 years ago)
MAMOU, LA 70554-2201 Phone: (337) 468-4038 Fax: (337) 468-4042
Identifiers for FRANCISCO CANTU
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | LA | 1157368 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207Q00000X - Family Medicine (Primary) |
LA | 03617R |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
FRANCISCO CANTU is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- MERCY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER800 E MAIN
VILLE PLATTE, LA 70586 - OUR LADY OF LOURDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC4801 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PARKWAY
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508 - SAVOY MEDICAL CENTER801 POINCIANA AVENUE
MAMOU, LA 70554
- MERCY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER800 E MAIN
- HOME HEALTH AGENCY
- ACADIAN HOMECARE, LLC458 HEYMANN BLVD BLDG A
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503 - EVANGELINE HOME HEALTH LLC3019 STAGG AVE
BASILE, LA 70515
- ACADIAN HOMECARE, LLC458 HEYMANN BLVD BLDG A
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