Jorge Kutugata, M.D.
NPI 1285748996 · Pediatrics Physician · Weslaco, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jorge Kutugata, M.D. is a Pediatrics Physician provider in Weslaco, TX (NPI 1285748996).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285748996
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatrics PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G9139 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1 documented practice location
- 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 192 | $86 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 43 | $8 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 28 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 24 | $53 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$86 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 33 | 14 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 22 | 11 |
| Losartan Potassium | 19 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 17 | — |
| Metformin Hcl | 15 | — |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 15 | — |
| Ibuprofen | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$175 across 5 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
- 2006-08-18
- Last updated
- 2007-09-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jorge Kutugata's NPI number?
- Jorge Kutugata's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285748996, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jorge Kutugata's specialty?
- Jorge Kutugata is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatrics Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jorge Kutugata located?
- Jorge Kutugata's practice location on file with NPPES is 902 S Airport Dr Ste 1, Weslaco, TX 78596-6649.
- What is Jorge Kutugata's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jorge Kutugata is (956) 969-2904.
- Does Jorge Kutugata accept Medicare?
- Jorge Kutugata is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jorge Kutugata's NPI active?
- Yes — Jorge Kutugata's NPI (1285748996) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-09-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.