Pedro Penalo, MD
NPI 1104920859 · Internal Medicine Physician · Weslaco, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Pedro Penalo, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Weslaco, TX (NPI 1104920859).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1104920859
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- L7842 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,893 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 914 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 792 | $123 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 417 | $9 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 217 | $78 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 198 | $123 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 167 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,103 | 447 |
| Lisinopril | 612 | 245 |
| Losartan Potassium | 537 | 205 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 471 | 193 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 462 | 188 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 423 | 162 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$336 across 18 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-12
- Last updated
- 2024-10-30
- Certified
- 2024-10-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pedro Penalo's NPI number?
- Pedro Penalo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104920859, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Pedro Penalo's specialty?
- Pedro Penalo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Pedro Penalo located?
- Pedro Penalo's practice location on file with NPPES is 906 S Bridge Ave, Weslaco, TX 78596.
- What is Pedro Penalo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Pedro Penalo is (956) 447-8600.
- Does Pedro Penalo accept Medicare?
- Pedro Penalo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Pedro Penalo's NPI active?
- Yes — Pedro Penalo's NPI (1104920859) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.