Dr James Rae Cantu, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Lewiston, ME

Dr James Rae Cantu, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Lewiston, Maine. He went to Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine and graduated in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Lawton Indian Hospital, Central Maine Medical Center and his current practice location is 12 High St Ste 302, Lewiston, Maine. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (207) 795-8385.

Dr James Rae Cantu is licensed to practice in Texas (license number N9683) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1780977512.

Contact Information

Dr James Rae Cantu, MD
12 High St Ste 302,
Lewiston, ME 04240-7690
(207) 795-8385
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James Rae Cantu
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience16 Years
Location12 High St Ste 302, Lewiston, Maine
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr James Rae Cantu attended and graduated from Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1780977512
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/26/2011
  • Last Update Date: 09/16/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6507037280
  • Enrollment ID: I20110929000508

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Rae Cantu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1780977512NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine N9683 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Central Maine Medical CenterLewiston, MEHospital
Lawton Indian HospitalLawton, OKHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lawton Indian Hospital640680023494
Central Maine Medical Center2567379563347

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr James Rae Cantu allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLawton Indian Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760489223
PECOS PAC ID: 6406800234
Enrollment ID: O20050304000301

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr James Rae Cantu is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr James Rae Cantu, MD
7260 Fm 1303,
Floresville, TX 78114-6458

Ph: (979) 739-3294
Dr James Rae Cantu, MD
12 High St Ste 302,
Lewiston, ME 04240-7690

Ph: (207) 795-8385

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