The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
NPI 1740891936 · Clinical Medical Laboratory · Mcallen, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Part B Supplier - Independent Clinical Laboratory · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a Clinical Medical Laboratory organization in Mcallen, TX (NPI 1740891936).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740891936
- Entity type
- Organization
- Primary specialty
- Clinical Medical LaboratoryLaboratories
- Organization subpart
- No
- Authorized official
- Michael Sander, Authorized Official(833) 887-4863
Specialties & taxonomies
Laboratories
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,642 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 330 | $10 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 252 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 213 | $13 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 196 | $16 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 171 | $10 |
| Vitamin D-3 Level82306 | 85 | $29 |
| Thyroxine (thyroid Chemical), Free |
Practice location
Mailing address
Other names (DBA / former)
- Other name
- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley-Laboratory-Independent Laboratory
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1214 W Schunior StEdinburg, TX 78541-2337Phone: (833) 887-4863
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-08-12
- Last updated
- 2026-02-13
- Certified
- 2026-02-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's NPI number?
- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740891936, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What type of organization is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?
- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is classified in the NPPES registry as Clinical Medical Laboratory (Laboratories).
- Where is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley located?
- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's practice location on file with NPPES is 1400 N Commerce Ctr Ste 2.510, Mcallen, TX 78501-3185.
- What is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is (833) 887-4863.
- Does The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley accept Medicare?
- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Who is the authorized official for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?
- The authorized official listed on The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's NPPES record is Michael Sander, Authorized Official. The authorized official registers and maintains the organization's NPI and is not necessarily its owner.
- Is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's NPI active?
- Yes — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's NPI (1740891936) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.