Erasto Canales, MD
NPI 1396713616 · Family Medicine Physician · Mcallen, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Erasto Canales, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Mcallen, TX (NPI 1396713616).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396713616
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- J4020 (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
305 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 | 208 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 33 | $173 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep)87880 | 20 | $16 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 20 | $14 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 13 | $124 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 89 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 211 | 83 |
| Ibuprofen | 204 | 120 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 150 | 50 |
| Azithromycin | 149 | 117 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 148 | 55 |
| Metformin Hcl | 142 | 54 |
| Losartan Potassium | 140 | 51 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$148 across 9 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
- 2006-03-11
- Last updated
- 2010-11-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Erasto Canales's NPI number?
- Erasto Canales's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396713616, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Erasto Canales's specialty?
- Erasto Canales is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Erasto Canales located?
- Erasto Canales's practice location on file with NPPES is 334 Lindberg Ave, Mcallen, TX 78501-2943.
- What is Erasto Canales's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Erasto Canales is (956) 686-2020.
- Does Erasto Canales accept Medicare?
- Erasto Canales is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Erasto Canales's NPI active?
- Yes — Erasto Canales's NPI (1396713616) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-11-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.