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DR. TARA REGINA RIOS D.D.S.
NPI 1073609053
Dentist - General Practice in Brownsville, TX

Active since October 05, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1601 E ALTON GLOOR BLVD, SUITE 108, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526(956) 542-1956 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 17, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Tara Regina Rios D.d.s. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. TARA REGINA RIOS D.D.S. (NPI 1073609053) is an individual general practice provider in Brownsville, Texas, licensed in Texas (19175) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073609053
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. TARA REGINA RIOSCredential: D.D.S.
Location Address1601 E ALTON GLOOR BLVD, SUITE 108Brownsville, TX 78526-3902
Mailing Address1205 E Alton Gloor BlvdBrownsville, TX 78526-3831 · (956) 542-1956
Phone(956) 542-1956
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateOctober 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 17, 2021
NPPES CertifiedJune 17, 2021
✔ NPI 1073609053 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 19175
Definition
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
Also ListedDentistTaxonomy 122300000X · License B19175 (TX)
1601 E ALTON GLOOR BLVD, Brownsville, TX 78526
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid111235106TX
Medicaid111235104TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Tara Regina Rios D.d.s. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78526 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ADVANTAGE RENAL CARE LLC
Clinic/Center (End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment)
1601 E ALTON GLOOR BLVD, STE 105
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526
Cameron County (956) 466-8237
J.M. GARCIA MD, PLLC
Family Medicine
1601 E ALTON GLOOR BLVD, SUITE 109
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526
Cameron County (956) 550-9669
GINA CRIXELL SLP-CCC
Speech-Language Pathologist
1601 E ALTON GLOOR BLVD, SUITE 105
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526
Cameron County (956) 542-7800
CHRISTINE AISTRICH SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1601 E ALTON GLOOR BLVD, SUITE 105
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526
Cameron County (956) 542-7800
ALAN D. MERTA DDS, PA
Dentist (General Practice)
1601 E ALTON GLOOR BLVD, STE. 108
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526
Cameron County (956) 621-3333
DIANA OLIVIA CABRERA D.D.S.
Dentist (General Practice)
1601 E ALTON GLOOR BLVD, #108
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526
Cameron County (956) 542-1956
DR. ALAN D MERTA DDS
Dentist (General Practice)
1601 E ALTON GLOOR BLVD, STE. 108
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526
Cameron County (956) 621-3333
FAMILY CARE SPECIALISTS, LLC
Family Medicine
1601 E ALTON GLOOR BLVD, SUITE 109
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526
Cameron County (956) 550-9669

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Tara Rios's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tara Rios is 1073609053. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 5, 2006.

Where is Tara Rios located?

Tara Rios practices at 1601 E Alton Gloor Blvd Suite 108, Brownsville, TX 78526. The listed phone number is (956) 542-1956.

What is Tara Rios's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is Tara Rios enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tara Rios is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Tara Rios accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 16 other insurers list Tara Rios as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tara Rios was last updated on June 17, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.