Joaquin Cigarroa, MD
NPI 1669818860 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Laredo, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Cardiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joaquin Cigarroa, MD is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider in Laredo, TX (NPI 1669818860).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1669818860
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- Q3165 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
13 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
2,102 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 282 | $178 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 240 | $116 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 180 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 152 | $125 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 140 | $66 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 130 | 66 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 98 | 44 |
| Losartan Potassium | 86 | 38 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 62 | 33 |
| Furosemide | 53 | 29 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 45 | 25 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,294 across 35 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
- 2013-05-14
- Last updated
- 2021-05-14
- Certified
- 2021-05-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joaquin Cigarroa's NPI number?
- Joaquin Cigarroa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669818860, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joaquin Cigarroa's specialty?
- Joaquin Cigarroa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joaquin Cigarroa located?
- Joaquin Cigarroa's practice location on file with NPPES is 1710 E Saunders St Ste 500, Laredo, TX 78041-5443.
- What is Joaquin Cigarroa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joaquin Cigarroa is (956) 725-1228.
- Does Joaquin Cigarroa accept Medicare?
- Joaquin Cigarroa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joaquin Cigarroa's NPI active?
- Yes — Joaquin Cigarroa's NPI (1669818860) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-05-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.