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Dr. Dora E Cantu, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in Houston, TX · enumerated 2005 · practices at Northwest Eye Associates.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1194725366

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Dora E Cantu
Credential MD
Sex Female
Practice address 1740 W 27th St Ste 180, Houston, TX, 77008
Phone (713) 864-8652
Fax (713) 864-2865
Enumeration date Jul 28, 2005
Last updated in NPPES Jan 13, 2026

Taxonomy & licenses

207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License H7593 (TX) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
123551701 Medicaid TX -

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Dora Cantu?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Dora Cantu is 1194725366, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Dora Cantu practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Houston, TX. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2026-01-13.