Ernesto Sanchez, M.D.
NPI 1407840259 · Family Medicine Physician · Belton, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ernesto Sanchez, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Belton, TX (NPI 1407840259).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407840259
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA04004 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
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
300 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 | 201 | $76 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 40 | $109 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 22 | $14 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 20 | $22 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Tracing93005 | 17 | $6 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $6–$109 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 109 | 102 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 94 | 88 |
| Cephalexin | 71 | 69 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 37 | 36 |
| Methylprednisolone | 35 | 30 |
| Meloxicam | 22 | 20 |
| Mupirocin | 20 | 18 |
| Methocarbamol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$41 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
- 2005-09-08
- Last updated
- 2020-10-09
- Certified
- 2020-10-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ernesto Sanchez's NPI number?
- Ernesto Sanchez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407840259, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ernesto Sanchez's specialty?
- Ernesto Sanchez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ernesto Sanchez located?
- Ernesto Sanchez's practice location on file with NPPES is 309 Lake Rd, Belton, TX 76513-1513.
- What is Ernesto Sanchez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ernesto Sanchez is (254) 933-5600.
- Does Ernesto Sanchez accept Medicare?
- Ernesto Sanchez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ernesto Sanchez's NPI active?
- Yes — Ernesto Sanchez's NPI (1407840259) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.