Carlos Medina, MD
NPI 1487092508 · Family Medicine Physician · Mercedes, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carlos Medina, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Mercedes, TX (NPI 1487092508).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487092508
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- Q9198 (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
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
217 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 52 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 50 | $10 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 36 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 35 | $13 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 27 | $8 |
| Urine Microalbumin (protein) Level82043 | 17 | $6 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $6–$13 (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 · 59 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 179 | 62 |
| Metformin Hcl | 98 | 29 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 92 | 28 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 90 | 24 |
| Telmisartan | 82 | 25 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 59 | — |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$546 across 17 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 611 N Bryan RdMission, TX 78572-6285Phone: (956) 580-3303
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-06-11
- Last updated
- 2018-09-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carlos Medina's NPI number?
- Carlos Medina's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487092508, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carlos Medina's specialty?
- Carlos Medina is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carlos Medina located?
- Carlos Medina's practice location on file with NPPES is 1500 W 1st St, Mercedes, TX 78570.
- What is Carlos Medina's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carlos Medina is (956) 565-3191.
- Does Carlos Medina accept Medicare?
- Carlos Medina is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carlos Medina's NPI active?
- Yes — Carlos Medina's NPI (1487092508) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-09-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.