Russell Zepeda, PA-C
NPI 1518162122 · Physician Assistant · Fort Sam Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Russell Zepeda, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Fort Sam Houston, TX (NPI 1518162122).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518162122
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA05276 (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 tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
322 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 162 | $100 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 140 | $146 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 20 | $60 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $60–$146 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 42 | 41 |
| Cefdinir | 40 | 40 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 35 | 35 |
| Celecoxib | 29 | 29 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 27 | 26 |
| Methocarbamol | 26 | 25 |
| Ibuprofen | 22 | 22 |
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil | 18 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-15
- Last updated
- 2019-12-11
- Certified
- 2019-12-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Russell Zepeda's NPI number?
- Russell Zepeda's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518162122, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Russell Zepeda's specialty?
- Russell Zepeda is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Russell Zepeda located?
- Russell Zepeda's practice location on file with NPPES is 3551 Roger Brooke Dr, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-4504.
- What is Russell Zepeda's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Russell Zepeda is (210) 916-2589.
- Does Russell Zepeda accept Medicare?
- Russell Zepeda is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Russell Zepeda's NPI active?
- Yes — Russell Zepeda's NPI (1518162122) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-12-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.