Irvin Tantuco, MD
NPI 1508025412 · Internal Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Irvin Tantuco, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1508025412).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508025412
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ABIM282060 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
3,860 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Test for Allergy Using Allergenic Extract95004 | 1,512 | $3 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 757 | $119 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 496 | $77 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 374 | $79 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 274 | $172 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 228 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 80 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 121 | 46 |
| Losartan Potassium | 96 | 33 |
| Metformin Hcl | 95 | 32 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 90 | 27 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 75 | 26 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 66 | 25 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$645 across 33 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
- 2008-06-05
- Last updated
- 2023-07-12
- Certified
- 2021-11-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Irvin Tantuco's NPI number?
- Irvin Tantuco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508025412, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Irvin Tantuco's specialty?
- Irvin Tantuco is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Irvin Tantuco located?
- Irvin Tantuco's practice location on file with NPPES is 1213 Hermann Dr Ste 610, Houston, TX 77004-7012.
- What is Irvin Tantuco's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Irvin Tantuco is (713) 524-3900.
- Does Irvin Tantuco accept Medicare?
- Irvin Tantuco is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Irvin Tantuco's NPI active?
- Yes — Irvin Tantuco's NPI (1508025412) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.