Dr. Francisco Cantu

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 59+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Francisco Cantu, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Ville Platte, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 1965, having over 59 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Savoy Medical Center, Mercy Regional Medical Center. Dr. Francisco Cantu also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Emergency Group Of St Landry Llc. Dr. Francisco Cantu accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (337) 363-5658 to request Dr. Francisco Cantu the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1013 W Lincoln Rd
Ville Platte, LA 70586-3045

Phone 1: (337) 363-5658

Fax: (337) 363-6837


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Francisco Cantu
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8729985510
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • General Surgery (primary specialty)
  • Family Practice

Experience

  • Over 59 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Francisco Cantu attended and graduated from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 1965.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1821034364
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, June 22, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Francisco Cantu

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Francisco Cantu has been primarily specialized in Family Medicine for over 59 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
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    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.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Emergency Group Of St Landry Llc


Practice Locations

1013 W Lincoln Rd
Ville Platte, LA 70586-3045
Phone: (337) 363-5658
Fax: (337) 363-6837
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


800 E Main St
Ville Platte, LA 70586-4618
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, February 27, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, January 13, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Francisco Cantu [NPI: 1821034364]General Surgery, Family Practice