Laura B Cantino, MD
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Laura B Cantino is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Oakland, CA with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Laura B Cantino, MD practices as part of a group hospice and palliative medicine specialist practice in Oakland, CA. Trained at University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (class of 2013), she has been practicing for over 13 years. An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limi...
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 85% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1594dNPPES updated 2022-01-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better58.72%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+53.6 pts)
58.72% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.9%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.1 pts)
Better than 85% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Prescription Recipients
82
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
344
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $23k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2013
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
13 years in practice
Established
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207RH0002X
Education & Training
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (Class of 2013)
Mailing address
275 W Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94611-5641
Differs from practice location
Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Laura B Cantino
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Laura B Cantino for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Oakland required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Laura B Cantino
NPI records show Dr. Cantino as active with telehealth listed in Oakland, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (510) 752-1834.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
3701 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611-5613
Mailing Address
275 W Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94611-5641
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