Saul Montelongo, MD
NPI 1578535365 · Family Medicine Physician · San Antonio, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Saul Montelongo, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in San Antonio, TX (NPI 1578535365).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578535365
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L5471 (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
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
256 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 113 | $111 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 66 | $77 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 36 | $161 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 23 | $79 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 18 | $75 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$161 (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 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 43 | 41 |
| Furosemide | 40 | 39 |
| Carvedilol | 37 | 34 |
| Levofloxacin | 37 | 37 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 36 | 36 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 36 | 33 |
| Prednisone | 34 | 33 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$381 across 3 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
- 2006-02-06
- Last updated
- 2015-01-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Saul Montelongo's NPI number?
- Saul Montelongo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578535365, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Saul Montelongo's specialty?
- Saul Montelongo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Saul Montelongo located?
- Saul Montelongo's practice location on file with NPPES is 720 Pleasanton Rd, San Antonio, TX 78214.
- What is Saul Montelongo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Saul Montelongo is (210) 921-3800.
- Does Saul Montelongo accept Medicare?
- Saul Montelongo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Saul Montelongo's NPI active?
- Yes — Saul Montelongo's NPI (1578535365) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-01-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.