Dr Rogelio Cantu Jr, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Harlingen, TX

Dr Rogelio Cantu Jr, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Harlingen, Texas. He went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Ophthalmic Consultants Of Texas P.a. and his current practice location is 1205 N Ed Carey Dr, Harlingen, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 423-2100.

Dr Rogelio Cantu Jr is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 6573TG) 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 1720020316.

Contact Information

Dr Rogelio Cantu Jr, OD
1205 N Ed Carey Dr,
Harlingen, TX 78550-9204
(956) 423-2100
(956) 423-0180

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Rogelio Cantu Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience20 Years
Location1205 N Ed Carey Dr, Harlingen, Texas
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 Rogelio Cantu Jr attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1720020316
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/03/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3375505399
  • Enrollment ID: I20041102000557

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Rogelio Cantu Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1720020316NPI-NPPES
168550501MedicaidTX
P00158427OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE
81114QOtherTXBCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 6573TG (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ophthalmic Consultants Of Texas P.a.741605568611

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 Rogelio Cantu Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameOphthalmic Consultants Of Texas P.a.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063513794
PECOS PAC ID: 7416055686
Enrollment ID: O20070612000372

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 Rogelio Cantu Jr 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 Rogelio Cantu Jr, OD
Po Box 531848,
Harlingen, TX 78553-1848

Ph: (956) 423-2100
Dr Rogelio Cantu Jr, OD
1205 N Ed Carey Dr,
Harlingen, TX 78550-9204

Ph: (956) 423-2100

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Optometrist in Harlingen, TX

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