Luis Barrera, PA-C
NPI 1174277198 · Physician Assistant · Mcallen, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Luis Barrera, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Mcallen, TX (NPI 1174277198).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174277198
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA15581 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 49 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 120 | 60 |
| Meloxicam | 72 | 58 |
| Gabapentin | 61 | 45 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 56 | 35 |
| Metformin Hcl | 47 | 26 |
| Losartan Potassium | 47 | 28 |
| Baclofen | 46 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$125 across 3 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
- 2022-02-08
- Last updated
- 2025-05-05
- Certified
- 2025-05-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Luis Barrera's NPI number?
- Luis Barrera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174277198, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Luis Barrera's specialty?
- Luis Barrera is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Luis Barrera located?
- Luis Barrera's practice location on file with NPPES is 1309 E Ridge Rd Ste 1, Mcallen, TX 78503-1518.
- What is Luis Barrera's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Luis Barrera is (956) 631-8875.
- Does Luis Barrera accept Medicare?
- Luis Barrera is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Luis Barrera's NPI active?
- Yes — Luis Barrera's NPI (1174277198) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.