Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cantu, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Samson Cantu, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Fort Worth, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Cantu graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Cantu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cantu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cantu’s office at (682) 885-1990.
Where did Dr. Cantu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Cantu speak?
Dr. Cantu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Cantu treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Cantu diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Cantu. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Slow Transit Constipation
- Constipation
- Chronic Constipation
- Sluggish Bowel
- Colonic Inertia
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5901: Slow transit constipation
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD with Esophagitis
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Acid Reflux Esophagus Inflammation
- Heartburn with Esophagus Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
- K2100: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, without bleeding
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
ICD-10 Codes:
- K921: Melena
Also known as:
- Feeding Difficulties
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
Also known as:
- Allergic Stomach and Colon Inflammation
- Food Allergy
- Gastroenteritis
- Food Allergy Gastroenteritis
- Diet-Related Colitis
- Allergic Enterocolitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5229: Other allergic and dietetic gastroenteritis and colitis
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Celiac Disease
- Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy
- Sprue
- Coeliac Disease
- Gluten Intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- K900: Celiac disease
Also known as:
- Fecal Smearing
- Bowel Movement
- Stool Smearing
- Fecal Leakage
- Soiling
ICD-10 Codes:
- R151: Fecal smearing
Also known as:
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- EoE
- Allergic Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy
- Ostomy
- Feeding Tube Opening
- Stomach Stoma
- G-tube
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z931: Gastrostomy status
Also known as:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Involuntary Weight Loss
- Significant Weight Loss
- Unintentional Weight Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- R634: Abnormal weight loss
Also known as:
- Abnormal Immune System Findings in Organ or Tissue Samples
- Unusual Immune Test Results
- Atypical Immunological Findings
- Immune System Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R894: Abnormal immunological findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues
What procedures does Dr. Cantu perform?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Cantu performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Cantu. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Cantu accept my insurance?
Dr. Cantu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (682) 885-1990 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cantu accept in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Cantu in Fort Worth, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allied Benefit Systems
Baylor Scott & White Health
Centene
Cook Children's
Express Scripts
Medicare
State of Texas
Steward Health Choice
Texas Children's Hospital
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Where is Dr. Cantu's office located?
What is Dr. Cantu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cantu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922391176.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cantu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cantu
What is Dr. Samson Cantu's specialty?
Dr. Cantu is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Fort Worth, TX. A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs. Contact Dr. Cantu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Samson Cantu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cantu is affiliated with United Regional Healthcare System, Shannon Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Samson Cantu accepting new patients in Fort Worth, TX?
Yes, Dr. Samson Cantu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samson Cantu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cantu's office at (682) 885-1990 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samson Cantu?
Please contact Dr. Cantu's office at (682) 885-1990 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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