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Optometry

Rogelio Cantu Jr., OD

Sees patients in Harlingen, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Rogelio Cantu Jr., OD is an optometrist at 1205 N Ed Carey Dr, Harlingen, TX 78550. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Rogelio Cantu Jr. had 546 Original Medicare patients and 1,781 services. NPI 1720020316. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Optometrist (Medicare lists Optometry)
  • Address: 1205 N Ed Carey Dr, Harlingen, TX 78550 · Directions
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Ophthalmic Consultants of Texas P.A.
  • Optometry school: University Of Houston - College Of Optometry · graduated 2004 (22 years since optometry school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Rogelio Cantu Jr., joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Rogelio Cantu Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rogelio Cantu Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Rogelio Cantu Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 546 Original Medicare patients and 1,781 services for Rogelio Cantu Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Rogelio Cantu Jr.'s NPI number?
1720020316. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Rogelio Cantu Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients546
Services billed to Medicare1,781
Different services or procedures23
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)415 services
  2. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)389 services
  3. Imaging of retina (92134)228 services
  4. Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing (65778)174 services
  5. Photography of the retina (92250)99 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Diabetes56%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Chronic kidney disease39%
  • Ischemic heart disease34%

Practice locations

Addresses where Rogelio Cantu Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Rogelio Cantu Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Ophthalmic Consultants of Texas P.A.13 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Harlingen

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Harlingen, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Ophthalmic Consultants of Texas P.A.

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialOD
Optometry schoolUniversity Of Houston - College Of Optometry
Graduation year2004 (22 years since optometry school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1720020316
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians