Luis Buentello, PA-C
NPI 1396476362 · Physician Assistant · Weslaco, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Luis Buentello, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Weslaco, TX (NPI 1396476362).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396476362
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA18077 (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 tenure33% of score
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 83 | 65 |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 55 | 37 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 50 | 49 |
| Gabapentin | 36 | 27 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 26 | 25 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 26 | 20 |
| Prednisone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$104 across 1 record (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
- 2022-06-21
- Last updated
- 2024-07-02
- Certified
- 2024-07-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Luis Buentello's NPI number?
- Luis Buentello's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396476362, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Luis Buentello's specialty?
- Luis Buentello is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Luis Buentello located?
- Luis Buentello's practice location on file with NPPES is 1010 James St, Weslaco, TX 78596-6654.
- What is Luis Buentello's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Luis Buentello is (956) 968-1621.
- Does Luis Buentello accept Medicare?
- Luis Buentello is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Luis Buentello's NPI active?
- Yes — Luis Buentello's NPI (1396476362) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.