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Active NPI 1023544590 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Krystha Ydanni Cantu , MD

Surgery • Mcallen, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Krystha Cantu, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Mcallen, TX. With approximately 9 years of clinical experience since graduating from Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 2017, Dr. Cantu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 301 W EXPY 83.

Dr. Cantu is affiliated with Mcallen Hospitalist Group Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

301 W Expy 83

Mcallen, TX 785033045

Telephone 9565348736
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2017

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Mcallen, TX

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
9 Yrs -19.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 28.2 Yrs
State Avg: 25.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
28 Specialists

Practicing in Mcallen, TX (2342 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cantu (9 Years) 9 Yrs
Mcallen Specialty Average (28.2 Years) 28.2 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-01-17
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX U7652

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License CO DR.0071977

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mcallen Hospitalist Group Pllc

4302 S Sugar Rd, Edinburg, TX 785399140

Phone: 9566826146

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

17 Associated Practitioners
Rogelio Cantu , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1063836088

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Stacy Tavarez , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1083477525

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. Cesar Varela Ulloa , MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1104611656

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Marla Gonzalez Lizarraga , MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1114855830

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Diane Sinclair , ACUTE CARE NP-BC

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

NPI 1124664321

ACUTECARENPBC

NPI 1184971905

Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner (Board Certified), ENPC

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

14 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location January 17, 2025

Registered at 301 W EXPY 83, MCALLEN, TX 785033045 (Tel: 9565348736)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 17, 2025

Registered at 3312 SILVER NUGGET DR, EDINBURG, TX 785410680 (Tel: 9565348736)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 17, 2025

Surgery (License #DR.0071977 in CO)

NPI Profile Active August 21, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 21, 2017

Registered at 200 1ST ST SW, ROCHESTER, MN 559050001 (Tel: 9565348736)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 21, 2017

Registered at 200 1ST ST SW, ROCHESTER, MN 559050001 (Tel: 5072842511)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 21, 2017

Recorded as KRYSTHA CANTU, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 21, 2017

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI Profile Active May 03, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 03, 2017

Registered at 200 1ST ST SW, ROCHESTER, MN 559050001 (Tel: 9565348736)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 03, 2017

Registered at 200 1ST ST SW, ROCHESTER, MN 559050001 (Tel: 9565348736)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 03, 2017

Recorded as KRYSTHA CANTU, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 03, 2017

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 03, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1023544590
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 03, 2017
Last Update: January 17, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

3312 Silver Nugget Dr

Edinburg, TX 785410680

Phone: 9565348736

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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