Yanick Ekortarh, MD
NPI 1588245468 · Family Medicine Physician · Laredo, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Yanick Ekortarh, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Laredo, TX (NPI 1588245468).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588245468
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35187 (PR)
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
5 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
365 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 | 157 | $112 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 55 | $107 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 46 | $74 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 42 | $72 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 41 | $162 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 24 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 94 | 47 |
| Losartan Potassium | 38 | 21 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 36 | 21 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 32 | 14 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 32 | 19 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 29 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$178 across 5 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
- 2021-04-21
- Last updated
- 2023-09-08
- Certified
- 2023-09-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Yanick Ekortarh's NPI number?
- Yanick Ekortarh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588245468, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Yanick Ekortarh's specialty?
- Yanick Ekortarh is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Yanick Ekortarh located?
- Yanick Ekortarh's practice location on file with NPPES is 4151 Jaime Zapata Memorial Hwy Ste 101b, Laredo, TX 78043-4741.
- What is Yanick Ekortarh's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Yanick Ekortarh is (956) 729-9738.
- Does Yanick Ekortarh accept Medicare?
- Yanick Ekortarh is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Yanick Ekortarh's NPI active?
- Yes — Yanick Ekortarh's NPI (1588245468) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.