Salvador Alcantar, O.D.
NPI 1578509287 · Optometrist · Mission, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Salvador Alcantar, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Mission, TX (NPI 1578509287).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578509287
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 6711TG (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services 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
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
631 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 222 | $120 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 133 | $84 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 67 | $142 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 59 | $35 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 58 | $60 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 53 | $35 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 1,385 | 284 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 287 | 59 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 252 | 96 |
| Timolol Maleate | 245 | 50 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 204 | 44 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 200 | 65 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 148 | 116 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,148 across 26 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 (4)
- 2100 Village Center DrBrownsville, TX 78526-1119Phone: (956) 583-0202Fax: (956) 583-0200
- 5413 N Mccoll RdMcallen, TX 78504-2206Phone: (956) 994-1000Fax: (956) 583-0200
- 5346 E US Highway 83 Ste 1Rio Grande City, TX 78582-9418Phone: (956) 583-0202Fax: (956) 583-0200
- 910 E 8th St Ste 9Weslaco, TX 78596-4346Phone: (956) 854-4117Fax: (956) 583-0200
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-21
- Last updated
- 2024-06-12
- Certified
- 2024-06-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Salvador Alcantar's NPI number?
- Salvador Alcantar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578509287, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Salvador Alcantar's specialty?
- Salvador Alcantar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Salvador Alcantar located?
- Salvador Alcantar's practice location on file with NPPES is 1506 E Griffin Pkwy, Mission, TX 78572-2424.
- What is Salvador Alcantar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Salvador Alcantar is (956) 583-0202.
- Does Salvador Alcantar accept Medicare?
- Salvador Alcantar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Salvador Alcantar's NPI active?
- Yes — Salvador Alcantar's NPI (1578509287) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-06-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.