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Dr. Ernesto Cantu, DO

Princeton, ME

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cantu, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Princeton, ME?

    Dr. Ernesto Cantu, DO is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Princeton, ME with 1 additional practice location. 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 (802) 524-4554.

    What languages does Dr. Cantu speak?

    Dr. Cantu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Cantu typically treat?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bronchitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Chest cold
    • Inflammation of bronchial tubes
    • Acute bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Maxillary Sinus Infection
    • Sinusitis
    • Acute maxillary sinusitis
    • Short-term cheekbone sinus infection
    • Maxillary sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0100: Acute maxillary sinusitis, unspecified

    What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Cantu typically perform?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Ernesto Cantu may include:

    Please contact Dr. Cantu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Cantu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cantu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (802) 524-4554 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cantu accept in Princeton, ME?

    Dr. Cantu in Princeton, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Martin's Point

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Maine

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Cantu's office located?

    Dr. Ernesto Cantu's Primary Practice

    136 Mill St

    Princeton, ME 04668

    (802) 524-4554

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    Dr. Ernesto Cantu's Practice 2

    5 Lowell St Ste 4

    Calais, ME 04619

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    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 1164837605.

    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. Ernesto Cantu's specialty?

    Dr. Cantu is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Princeton, ME.

    What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?

    A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.

    Is this Dr. Ernesto Cantu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cantu is affiliated with Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland, St. Joseph Healthcare - Bangor, Me, Mainegeneral 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

    When to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner). Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Ernesto Cantu accepting new patients in Princeton, ME?

    Yes, Dr. Ernesto Cantu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ernesto Cantu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cantu's office at (802) 524-4554 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ernesto Cantu?

    Please contact Dr. Cantu's office at (802) 524-4554 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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