Aurelio Tijerina, O.D.
NPI 1972230456 · Optometrist · Mcallen, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Aurelio Tijerina, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Mcallen, TX (NPI 1972230456).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972230456
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- T10707 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
3 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
846 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 Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 304 | $84 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 284 | $118 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 104 | $160 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 52 | $59 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 46 | $32 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 32 | $35 |
| Imaging of Retina |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 1,324 | 383 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 498 | 312 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 258 | 199 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 181 | 151 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 162 | 65 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 135 | 117 |
| Ofloxacin | 118 | 105 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$359 across 10 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
- 2022-08-04
- Last updated
- 2024-08-28
- Certified
- 2024-08-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Aurelio Tijerina's NPI number?
- Aurelio Tijerina's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972230456, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Aurelio Tijerina's specialty?
- Aurelio Tijerina is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Aurelio Tijerina located?
- Aurelio Tijerina's practice location on file with NPPES is 1400 E Ridge Rd Ste 10, Mcallen, TX 78503-1536.
- What is Aurelio Tijerina's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Aurelio Tijerina is (956) 661-8733.
- Does Aurelio Tijerina accept Medicare?
- Aurelio Tijerina is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Aurelio Tijerina's NPI active?
- Yes — Aurelio Tijerina's NPI (1972230456) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.