Arturo Lira, P.A
NPI 1245789502 · Medical Physician Assistant · Brownsville, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Arturo Lira, P.A is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Brownsville, TX (NPI 1245789502).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245789502
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA10548 (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 tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
290 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 167 | $101 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 48 | $12 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 48 | $13 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 16 | $15 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 11 | $136 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $12–$136 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 76 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metformin Hcl | 128 | 60 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 119 | 28 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 105 | 55 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 73 | 34 |
| Lisinopril | 71 | 36 |
| Omeprazole | 69 | 37 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,739 across 84 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 2534 Boca Chica Blvd # 7Brownsville, TX 78521-3496Phone: (956) 546-2000
- 1601 E Alton Gloor BlvdSuite 109Brownsville, TX 78526-3902Phone: (956) 550-9669Fax: (956) 550-9968
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-09-28
- Last updated
- 2020-03-05
- Certified
- 2020-03-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Arturo Lira's NPI number?
- Arturo Lira's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245789502, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Arturo Lira's specialty?
- Arturo Lira is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Arturo Lira located?
- Arturo Lira's practice location on file with NPPES is 3475 W Alton Gloor Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520-4474.
- What is Arturo Lira's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Arturo Lira is (956) 350-9705.
- Does Arturo Lira accept Medicare?
- Arturo Lira is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Arturo Lira's NPI active?
- Yes — Arturo Lira's NPI (1245789502) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-03-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.