Mark Cua, MD
NPI 1841284668 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Brownsville, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mark Cua, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Brownsville, TX (NPI 1841284668).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841284668
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- K6831 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2,329 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 | 617 | $129 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 295 | $92 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 200 | $195 |
| Programming of Dual Lead Pacemaker System93280 | 134 | $78 |
| Blood Test, Clotting Time85610 | 105 | $4 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 81 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 71 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Carvedilol | 360 | 123 |
| Losartan Potassium | 245 | 83 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 243 | 77 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 207 | 72 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 201 | 60 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 187 | 76 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$91 across 3 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
- 2005-09-08
- Last updated
- 2010-07-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mark Cua's NPI number?
- Mark Cua's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841284668, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mark Cua's specialty?
- Mark Cua is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mark Cua located?
- Mark Cua's practice location on file with NPPES is 213 Heart Drive, Brownsville, TX 78520.
- What is Mark Cua's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mark Cua is (956) 504-3278.
- Does Mark Cua accept Medicare?
- Mark Cua is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mark Cua's NPI active?
- Yes — Mark Cua's NPI (1841284668) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-07-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.