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RIO GRANDE MEDICINE, INC
NPI 1114051091
Internal Medicine in Harlingen, TX

Active since March 15, 2007CLIA Certified · 2 labs
5505 S EXPRESSWAY 77 STE 205, HARLINGEN, TX 78550(956) 421-2757(956) 421-2787 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 18, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 20, 2025, Jul 31, 2019, May 17, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Rio Grande Medicine, Inc NPPES

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

RIO GRANDE MEDICINE, INC (NPI 1114051091) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Harlingen, Texas and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. The organization holds 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and lists Julio A Savinon, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114051091
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameRIO GRANDE MEDICINE, INC
Location Address5505 S EXPRESSWAY 77 STE 205Harlingen, TX 78550-3222
Mailing Address5505 S Expressway 77 Ste 205Harlingen, TX 78550-3222 · (956) 421-2757 · Fax (956) 421-2787
Phone(956) 421-2757
Fax(956) 421-2787
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJulio A SavinonPresident · (956) 421-2757
Enumeration DateMarch 15, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 18, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 18, 2025
✔ NPI 1114051091 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 5

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · MedicalTaxonomy 363AM0700X
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X
Also ListedClinical Nurse Specialist · Family HealthTaxonomy 364SF0001X
5505 S EXPRESSWAY 77 STE 205, Harlingen, TX 78550
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1902 S Airport Dr Ste 3Weslaco, TX 78596-6649 · Phone (956) 421-2757
Location 21200 E Savannah Ave Ste 14McAllen, TX 78503-1728 · Phone (956) 421-2757

Other Identifiers 3

Other0073LWTX · Bcbs Group Number
Medicaid167926803TX
Medicaid167926802TX

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

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 ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA 2

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 45D0503605

Rio Grande Med, Inc · Harlingen, TX
Active · expires Mar 8, 2028
CLIA Number45D0503605
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateMarch 9, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 8, 2028
Laboratory DirectorJulio A. Svinon
Laboratory Phone(956) 421-2757
Laboratory LocationRio Grande Med, Inc5505 S Expressway 77, Suite 205, Harlingen, TX 78550
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 45D2285431

Rio Grande Medicine · Weslaco, TX
Active · expires Jul 11, 2027
CLIA Number45D2285431
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJuly 12, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJuly 11, 2027
Laboratory DirectorJulio A. Savinon
Laboratory Phone(956) 619-8000
Laboratory LocationRio Grande Medicine902 S Airport Drive Suite 3, Weslaco, TX 78596
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

KADY MARIE VEGA
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5505 S EXPRESSWAY 77 STE 205
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 421-2757
QURRAT-UL-AIN ELAHI MD
Family Medicine
5505 S EXPRESSWAY 77 STE 205
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 421-2757
JULIO RIOS JR FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
5505 S EXPRESSWAY 77 STE 205
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 421-2757
MR. BENJAMIN TREVINO P.A.-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
5505 S EXPRESSWAY 77 STE 205
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 421-2757

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 Rio Grande Medicine, Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rio Grande Medicine, Inc is 1114051091. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 15, 2007.

Where is Rio Grande Medicine, Inc located?

Rio Grande Medicine, Inc is located at 5505 S Expressway 77 Ste 205, Harlingen, TX 78550. The listed phone number is (956) 421-2757.

What is Rio Grande Medicine, Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Does Rio Grande Medicine, Inc hold CLIA laboratory certificates?

Yes. 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates are associated with this NPI under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program. The certificates are listed in the CLIA Laboratory Certificates section above.

What insurance does Rio Grande Medicine, Inc accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list Rio Grande Medicine, Inc 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 Rio Grande Medicine, Inc was last updated on August 18, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 months 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.