ISMAEL CANTU GARCIA – NPI #1669889291
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

ISMAEL CANTU GARCIA is a physician located in MCALLEN, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1669889291 to ISMAEL CANTU GARCIA on July 15, 2014. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was last updated on Apr 28, 2025. 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 ISMAEL CANTU GARCIA below.

NPI Profile for
ISMAEL CANTU GARCIA

NPI Number
1669889291
Enumeration Date

(about 12 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ISMAEL CANTU GARCIA
Primary location
101 E RIDGE RD
MCALLEN, TX 78503-1847
Phone: (956) 632-6600 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 28, 2025

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Taxonomy Code(s)

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
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 TX R5095
208M00000X
- Hospitalist		 TX R5095

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

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
ISMAEL CANTU GARCIA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • RIO GRANDE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
      101 E RIDGE RD
      MCALLEN, TX 78503
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • A HEALING TOUCH HOME HEALTH
      2900 N TEXAS SUITE 101
      WESLACO, TX 78596
  • NURSING HOME
    • EDINBURG NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
      5215 S SUGAR RD
      EDINBURG, TX 78539
    • LAS PALMAS HEALTHCARE CENTER
      1301 E QUEBEC AVE
      MCALLEN, TX 78503
    • MCALLEN TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER
      2109 SOUTH K ST
      MC ALLEN, TX 78503
    • RETAMA MANOR NURSING CENTER/MCALLEN
      900 S 12TH ST
      MCALLEN, TX 78501
    • VILLAGE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION
      615 N WARE RD
      MCALLEN, TX 78501

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