MARIELA BUENO
NPI 1144952524
Physician Assistant in Weslaco, TX

Active since June 25, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1604 E 8TH ST STE A, WESLACO, TX 78596(956) 630-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 19, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 19, 2025, Mar 4, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Mariela Bueno NPPES

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

MARIELA BUENO (NPI 1144952524) is an individual physician assistant in Weslaco, Texas, licensed in Texas (PA17685) and active in the NPI registry since June 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with South Texas Health System, and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144952524
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMARIELA BUENO
Location Address1604 E 8TH ST STE AWeslaco, TX 78596-5587
Mailing Address36900 Mile 14 RdEdinburg, TX 78541-7429 · (956) 665-7049
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateJune 25, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 19, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 19, 2025
NPI 1144952524 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in TX · PA17685
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
1604 E 8TH ST STE A, Weslaco, TX 78596

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mariela Bueno is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6608214630
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240409004319
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

South Texas Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Edinburg, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450119
Location1102 W Trenton RoadEdinburg, TX 78539 · Hidalgo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78596 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 10

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

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1604 E 8TH ST STE A
WESLACO, TX 78596
Physician Assistant
1604 E 8TH ST STE A
WESLACO, TX 78596
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1604 E 8TH ST STE A
WESLACO, TX 78596
Physician Assistant
1604 E 8TH ST STE A
WESLACO, TX 78596
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
1604 E 8TH ST STE A
WESLACO, TX 78596
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
1604 E 8TH ST STE A
WESLACO, TX 78596
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1604 E 8TH ST STE A
WESLACO, TX 78596
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1604 E 8TH ST STE A
WESLACO, TX 78596

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 Mariela Bueno's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mariela Bueno is 1144952524. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2022.

Where is Mariela Bueno located?

Mariela Bueno practices at 1604 E 8th St Ste A, Weslaco, TX 78596. The listed phone number is (956) 630-1000.

What is Mariela Bueno's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Mariela Bueno enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mariela Bueno is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Mariela Bueno accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Molina Healthcare list Mariela Bueno 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.

Is Mariela Bueno affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Mariela Bueno is affiliated with South Texas Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Mariela Bueno was last updated on March 19, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.