Ricardo Abreu, MD
NPI 1265469803 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Weslaco, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Abreu, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Weslaco, TX (NPI 1265469803).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265469803
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L2071 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,520 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 | 279 | $128 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 255 | $91 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 170 | $212 |
| Sleep Study Including Heart Rate, Breathing, and Sleep Time95800 | 123 | $111 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 100 | $38 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 89 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 40 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Montelukast Sodium | 447 | 202 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 310 | 89 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 248 | 128 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 179 | 63 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 128 | 48 |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta | 103 | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$217 across 7 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)
- 5300 N Mccoll Rd Ste 100Mcallen, TX 78504-3969Phone: (956) 630-1000
- 1022 E Griffin Pkwy Ste 101-102bMission, TX 78572-2400Phone: (956) 630-1000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-27
- Last updated
- 2022-09-07
- Certified
- 2022-09-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Abreu's NPI number?
- Ricardo Abreu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265469803, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Abreu's specialty?
- Ricardo Abreu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Abreu located?
- Ricardo Abreu's practice location on file with NPPES is 1604 E 8th St, Weslaco, TX 78596-5587.
- What is Ricardo Abreu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Abreu is (956) 447-5557.
- Does Ricardo Abreu accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Abreu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Abreu's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Abreu's NPI (1265469803) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.