Orlando Tijerina, MD
NPI 1194792622 · Anesthesiology Physician · Mcallen, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Orlando Tijerina, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Mcallen, TX (NPI 1194792622).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194792622
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- L2797 (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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
168 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 152 | $172 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 16 | $211 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $172–$211 (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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 193 | 30 |
| Pregabalin | 73 | 20 |
| Gabapentin | 65 | 24 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 52 | 18 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 32 | 16 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 30 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$901 across 21 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
- 2006-03-03
- Last updated
- 2024-09-11
- Certified
- 2024-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Orlando Tijerina's NPI number?
- Orlando Tijerina's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194792622, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Orlando Tijerina's specialty?
- Orlando Tijerina is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Orlando Tijerina located?
- Orlando Tijerina's practice location on file with NPPES is 1200 E Savannah Ave Ste 3, Mcallen, TX 78503-1728.
- What is Orlando Tijerina's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Orlando Tijerina is (956) 328-0881.
- Does Orlando Tijerina accept Medicare?
- Orlando Tijerina is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Orlando Tijerina's NPI active?
- Yes — Orlando Tijerina's NPI (1194792622) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.