Jose Cantu, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Jose Cantu is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Texas City, TX with over 21 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.
Jose Cantu, M.D. has been part of the Texas City medical community since 2008 in independent practice. Trained at University of Texas Medical School at Houston (class of 2005), he has been practicing for over 21 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
6807 Emmett F Lowry Expy #303, Texas City, TX 77591-2546
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and COPD.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+38%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2005
University of Texas Medical School at Houston
Board certified · Aug 10, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
21 years in practice
Experienced
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
University of Texas Medical School at Houston (Class of 2005)
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Jose Cantu
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Jose Cantu for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Texas City required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Jose Cantu
Dr. Cantu is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Texas City, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (409) 935-2995.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
6807 Emmett F Lowry Expy #303, Texas City, TX 77591-2546
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