Cassandra Cavazos-Salazar, O.D.
NPI 1639161391 · Optometrist · Weslaco, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cassandra Cavazos-Salazar, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Weslaco, TX (NPI 1639161391).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639161391
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5559TG (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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
207 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 Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 76 | $129 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 44 | $92 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 29 | $88 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 25 | $123 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 18 | $168 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 15 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 196 | 72 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 188 | 158 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 137 | 129 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 98 | 69 |
| Timolol Maleate | 39 | 13 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 38 | 24 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$364 across 8 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
- 2005-08-18
- Last updated
- 2019-12-20
- Certified
- 2019-12-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cassandra Cavazos-Salazar's NPI number?
- Cassandra Cavazos-Salazar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639161391, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cassandra Cavazos-Salazar's specialty?
- Cassandra Cavazos-Salazar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Cassandra Cavazos-Salazar located?
- Cassandra Cavazos-Salazar's practice location on file with NPPES is 1519 E 6th St, Weslaco, TX 78596-6605.
- What is Cassandra Cavazos-Salazar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cassandra Cavazos-Salazar is (956) 968-3171.
- Does Cassandra Cavazos-Salazar accept Medicare?
- Cassandra Cavazos-Salazar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cassandra Cavazos-Salazar's NPI active?
- Yes — Cassandra Cavazos-Salazar's NPI (1639161391) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-12-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.