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ERMALINDA SALAZAR MENDEZ PMHNP-BC
NPI 1144091265
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Brownsville, TX

Active since January 09, 2024PECOS Enrolled
2436 PABLO KISEL BLVD, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526(956) 746-9897 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 9, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Ermalinda Salazar Mendez Pmhnp-bc NPPES

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

ERMALINDA SALAZAR MENDEZ PMHNP-BC (NPI 1144091265) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Brownsville, Texas, licensed in Texas (1140489) and active in the NPI registry since January 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144091265
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameERMALINDA SALAZAR MENDEZCredential: PMHNP-BC
Location Address2436 PABLO KISEL BLVDBrownsville, TX 78526-4095
Mailing AddressPo Box 53Raymondville, TX 78580-0053 · (956) 746-9897
Phone(956) 746-9897
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateJanuary 9, 2024
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 9, 2024
✔ NPI 1144091265 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 1140489
2436 PABLO KISEL BLVD, Brownsville, TX 78526
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Ermalinda Salazar Mendez Pmhnp-bc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID9830593946
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260219003595
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Ermalinda Salazar Mendez reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Transitions Behavioral Health PLLC
18 mi
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
1821 S SESAME SQ STE 8
Harlingen, TX 78550
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437723319 (956) 524-2003

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

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
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Ermalinda Salazar Mendez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ermalinda Salazar Mendez is 1144091265. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 9, 2024.

Where is Ermalinda Salazar Mendez located?

Ermalinda Salazar Mendez practices at 2436 Pablo Kisel Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78526. The listed phone number is (956) 746-9897.

What is Ermalinda Salazar Mendez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is Ermalinda Salazar Mendez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ermalinda Salazar Mendez is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Ermalinda Salazar Mendez's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ermalinda Salazar Mendez reassigns Medicare benefits to Transitions Behavioral Health PLLC (Harlingen, TX). The 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 Ermalinda Salazar Mendez's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ermalinda Salazar Mendez accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Ermalinda Salazar Mendez 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 Ermalinda Salazar Mendez was last updated on January 9, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.