David Catano, MD
NPI 1942863170 · Family Medicine Physician · Laredo, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Catano, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Laredo, TX (NPI 1942863170).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942863170
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- T8780 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
7 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
556 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 236 | $75 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 159 | $47 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 90 | $109 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 71 | $162 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $47–$162 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 71 | 54 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 38 | 38 |
| Losartan Potassium | 33 | 28 |
| Gabapentin | 33 | 22 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 32 | 26 |
| Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazidebrand: Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide | 28 | 16 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 across 1 record (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
- 2019-04-14
- Last updated
- 2024-11-12
- Certified
- 2024-11-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Catano's NPI number?
- David Catano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942863170, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Catano's specialty?
- David Catano is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Catano located?
- David Catano's practice location on file with NPPES is 1700 E Saunders St Ste B680, Laredo, TX 78041-5474.
- What is David Catano's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Catano is (956) 796-4934.
- Does David Catano accept Medicare?
- David Catano is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Catano's NPI active?
- Yes — David Catano's NPI (1942863170) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.