Brian Wickwire, M.D.
NPI 1184622573 · Internal Medicine Physician · Rio Grande City, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Wickwire, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Rio Grande City, TX (NPI 1184622573).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184622573
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L3524 (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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
287 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 75 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 75 | $10 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 54 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 52 | $13 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 31 | $10 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$13 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 73 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 252 | 90 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 192 | 69 |
| Telmisartan | 151 | 52 |
| Metformin Hcl | 146 | 51 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 146 | 19 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 129 | 45 |
| Indapamide | 89 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$27 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 801 W 1st StSan Juan, TX 78589-2276Phone: (956) 787-8915
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-11
- Last updated
- 2018-08-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Wickwire's NPI number?
- Brian Wickwire's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184622573, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Wickwire's specialty?
- Brian Wickwire is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Wickwire located?
- Brian Wickwire's practice location on file with NPPES is 600 N Garza St Ste a, Rio Grande City, TX 78582.
- What is Brian Wickwire's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Wickwire is (956) 487-0846.
- Does Brian Wickwire accept Medicare?
- Brian Wickwire is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Wickwire's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Wickwire's NPI (1184622573) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-08-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.