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Family Practice

James Cantu, MD

Sees patients in Venice, CA · Lakewood, WA · California, Washington

Summary

James Cantu, MD (Family Practice) is enrolled with Medicare at 2 practice locations in Venice, CA and Lakewood, WA. NPI 1780977512. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James Cantu, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Family PracticePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
18Years since medical school (graduated 2008)
MaleGender (as listed)
Sea Mar Community Health CentersGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Where does James Cantu see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Venice, CA and Lakewood, WA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is James Cantu's specialty?
Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty.
Does James Cantu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James Cantu accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for James Cantu?
(310) 664-7901, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is James Cantu's NPI number?
1780977512. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where James Cantu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James Cantu as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Sea Mar Community Health Centers230 clinicians in the group
  • Venice Family Clinic102 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Venice

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Venice, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2008
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1780977512
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians