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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: November 01, 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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, revalidation and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Rio Grande Medicine, Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by March 31, 2027

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date
StateTexasEnrollment IDO20040622001258Non-DME Part B · Clinic/Group PracticeDue dateMarch 31, 2027
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

5

Medicare enrollment records show 5 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Rio Grande Medicine, Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (5)

Julio Savinon, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1851357354
5505 S EXPRESSWAY 77 SUITE 205
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 421-2457
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Maricruz Bloomquist, F.N.P
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1588971881
5505 S EXPRESSWAY 77 SUITE 205
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 421-2757
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Kady Vega
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1336694199
5505 S EXPRESSWAY 77 STE 205
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 421-2757
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare14 mi
Qurrat-Ul-Ain Elahi, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1497319495
5505 S EXPRESSWAY 77 STE 205
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 421-2757
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare14 mi
Eddy Berges Chez, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1275080103
902 S AIRPORT DR STE 3
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 619-8000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare19 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

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.

Is Rio Grande Medicine, Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rio Grande Medicine, Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Rio Grande Medicine, Inc's Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Non-DME Part B enrollment for this organization (Texas, Clinic/Group Practice) is due for revalidation by March 31, 2027. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Rio Grande Medicine, Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 5 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Rio Grande Medicine, Inc, in Family Practice, Internal Medicine and Nurse Practitioner. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

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 14 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.