Carolina Mendez, PA-C
NPI 1396097176 · Physician Assistant · Mcallen, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carolina Mendez, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Mcallen, TX (NPI 1396097176).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396097176
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA08046 (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 tenure28% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
13 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 13 | $104 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $104–$104 (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 · 79 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 102 | 96 |
| Gabapentin | 83 | 59 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 66 | 32 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 63 | 32 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 61 | 42 |
| Ibuprofen | 58 | 54 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 57 | 39 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-10-04
- Last updated
- 2023-11-21
- Certified
- 2023-11-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carolina Mendez's NPI number?
- Carolina Mendez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396097176, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carolina Mendez's specialty?
- Carolina Mendez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Carolina Mendez located?
- Carolina Mendez's practice location on file with NPPES is 1417 N Ware Rd Ste 300, Mcallen, TX 78501-8587.
- What is Carolina Mendez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carolina Mendez is (956) 585-4704.
- Does Carolina Mendez accept Medicare?
- Carolina Mendez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carolina Mendez's NPI active?
- Yes — Carolina Mendez's NPI (1396097176) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.