Miriam Almanza, OD
NPI 1679184618 · Optometrist · Weslaco, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Miriam Almanza, OD is a Optometrist provider in Weslaco, TX (NPI 1679184618).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679184618
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 10035TG (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
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
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
152 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 | 56 | $129 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 36 | $92 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 25 | $124 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 19 | $168 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 16 | $89 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $89–$168 (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 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 198 | 76 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 120 | 104 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 78 | 74 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 37 | 12 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 33 | 17 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 33 | 19 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 33 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$437 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 4901 Calhoun RdHouston, TX 77204-2020Phone: (713) 743-2020Fax: (713) 743-0963
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-08-13
- Last updated
- 2021-08-05
- Certified
- 2021-08-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Miriam Almanza's NPI number?
- Miriam Almanza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679184618, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Miriam Almanza's specialty?
- Miriam Almanza is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Miriam Almanza located?
- Miriam Almanza's practice location on file with NPPES is 1519 E 6th St, Weslaco, TX 78596-6605.
- What is Miriam Almanza's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Miriam Almanza is (956) 968-3171.
- Does Miriam Almanza accept Medicare?
- Miriam Almanza is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Miriam Almanza's NPI active?
- Yes — Miriam Almanza's NPI (1679184618) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.