Hector Soto, M.D.
NPI 1386690360 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Edinburg, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Hector Soto, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Edinburg, TX (NPI 1386690360).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386690360
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- K3479 (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
1,276 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 | 339 | $92 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 164 | $8 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 125 | $65 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 77 | $75 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Supervision By Physician93016 | 70 | $20 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 41 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 323 | 165 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 298 | 154 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 193 | 93 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 192 | 95 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 185 | 97 |
| Losartan Potassium | 144 | 77 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$786 across 19 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
- 2006-05-25
- Last updated
- 2023-03-28
- Certified
- 2023-03-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hector Soto's NPI number?
- Hector Soto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386690360, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Hector Soto's specialty?
- Hector Soto is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Hector Soto located?
- Hector Soto's practice location on file with NPPES is 5525 Doctors Dr, Edinburg, TX 78539-5520.
- What is Hector Soto's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Hector Soto is (956) 362-8740.
- Does Hector Soto accept Medicare?
- Hector Soto is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Hector Soto's NPI active?
- Yes — Hector Soto's NPI (1386690360) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.