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Who is Dr. Cantu, Pediatrician in Houston, TX?
Dr. Erika Cantu, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Cantu is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cantu’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cantu’s office at (713) 694-3177.
What languages does Dr. Cantu speak?
Dr. Cantu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Cantu treat?
As a Pediatrician, 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:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
- Health Checkup
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
- Early infant health exam
- First week baby checkup
- Post-delivery newborn exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
- Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
- Health Checkup
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
- Newborn Exam
- Infant Checkup
- Post-Birth Checkup
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
- Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Global Language Disorder
- Understanding and Speaking Disorder
- Combined Language Impairment
ICD-10 Codes:
- F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
Also known as:
- Global Developmental Delay Screening
- Health Screening
- Comprehensive Developmental Screening
- Milestone Delay Screening
- Overall Child Development Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1342: Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Other Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Mixed Cerebral Palsy
- Atypical CP
- Unspecified Cerebral Palsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G808: Other cerebral palsy
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear
- H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Gastroenteritis
- Infectious Disease
- Stomach flu
- Infectious diarrhea
- Bowel infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A09: Infectious gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Symbolic Dysfunctions
- Mental Disorder
- Cognitive recognition issues
- Difficulty with symbols
- Perceptual disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- R488: Other symbolic dysfunctions
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
- Viral Infection
- Enteroviral Stomatitis
- Vesicular Stomatitis with Rash
- HFMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- B084: Enteroviral vesicular stomatitis with exanthem
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Cantu perform?
As a Pediatrician, 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Cantu accept my insurance?
Dr. Cantu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 694-3177 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cantu accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Cantu in Houston, 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
California Foundation for Medical Care
Centene
City of RENO
Community Health Choice
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
MedImpact
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
Texas Children's Hospital
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cantu's office located?
Dr. Erika Cantu's Primary Practice
7333 North Fwy Ste 122
Houston, TX 77076
(713) 694-3177
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 1023452877.
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. Erika Cantu's specialty?
Dr. Cantu is a Pediatrician near Houston, TX. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Cantu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Erika Cantu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Cantu is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Texas Childrens Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?
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Is Erika Cantu accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Erika Cantu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Erika Cantu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cantu's office at (713) 694-3177 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Erika Cantu?
Please contact Dr. Cantu's office at (713) 694-3177 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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