Ronald Caporale
NPI 1316294408 · Physician Assistant · Lubbock, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ronald Caporale is a Physician Assistant provider in Lubbock, TX (NPI 1316294408).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316294408
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA07942 (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
13 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
239 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 | 86 | $109 |
| 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 | 40 | $14 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 32 | $16 |
| Administration and Interpretation of Patient-Focused Health Risk Assessment96160 | 31 | $3 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 31 | $75 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep) |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 34 | 25 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 28 | 19 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 22 | 17 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 20 | 16 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 16 | 15 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 15 | 14 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,073 across 29 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
- 2012-08-08
- Last updated
- 2024-03-31
- Certified
- 2024-03-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ronald Caporale's NPI number?
- Ronald Caporale's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316294408, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ronald Caporale's specialty?
- Ronald Caporale is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ronald Caporale located?
- Ronald Caporale's practice location on file with NPPES is 6809 Slide Rd Ste J, Lubbock, TX 79424-1517.
- What is Ronald Caporale's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ronald Caporale is (806) 794-9378.
- Does Ronald Caporale accept Medicare?
- Ronald Caporale is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ronald Caporale's NPI active?
- Yes — Ronald Caporale's NPI (1316294408) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-03-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.