DR. GUILLERMO SALINAS MD
NPI 1215065529
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Mcallen, TX

Q: What is Guillermo Salinas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Guillermo Salinas is 1215065529. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 28, 2007.

Q: Where is Guillermo Salinas located?

Guillermo Salinas practices at 500 E Ridge Rd Suite 300, Mcallen, TX 78503. The listed phone number is (956) 630-5522.

Q: What is Guillermo Salinas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Q: Is Guillermo Salinas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Guillermo Salinas 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.

Q: What insurance does Guillermo Salinas 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 3 other insurers list Guillermo Salinas 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.

Q: Is Guillermo Salinas affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Guillermo Salinas is affiliated with Valley Regional Medical Center, Rio Grande Regional Hospital and Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Guillermo Salinas was last updated on January 31, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.

Active since February 28, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

100/100

CMS Quality Rating

500 E RIDGE RD, SUITE 300, MCALLEN, TX 78503(956) 630-5522(956) 926-4350 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 31, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Guillermo Salinas Md NPPES

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

DR. GUILLERMO SALINAS MD (NPI 1215065529) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Mcallen, Texas, licensed in Texas (M2788) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Valley Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215065529

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X

Provider Legal NameDR. GUILLERMO SALINASCredential: MD

Location Address500 E RIDGE RD, SUITE 300Mcallen, TX 78503-1506

Mailing Address500 E Ridge Rd, Suite 100Mcallen, TX 78503-1506 · (956) 630-5522 · Fax (956) 926-4350

Phone(956) 630-5522

Fax(956) 926-4350

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1998

Enumeration DateFebruary 28, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 31, 2022

✔ NPI 1215065529 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RC0000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · M2788

Definition

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

500 E RIDGE RD, Mcallen, TX 78503

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid191983901TX

Other8M5102TX · Bcbs

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

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Guillermo Salinas Md 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 ID5496845430

PECOS Enrollment IDI20071214000284

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 12

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

186 services135 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

166 services107 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

139 services78 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010

A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.

132 services121 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.

94 services79 patients

Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306

This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.

93 services92 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

49 services49 patients

Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect 78452

Nuclear medicine studies of the heart involve two parts: rest and stress. During rest, images are taken of your heart at ease. During stress, images are taken after exercise or medication-induced stress. SPECT is a special imaging technique providing 3D pictures of your heart, helping identify any issues.

47 services47 patients

Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306

36 services36 patients

Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician 93018

An exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG is a procedure to assess how your heart functions under stress. It can involve exercising or medication to make your heart work harder while an ECG records its activity. A physician reviews the results.

19 services19 patients

Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 99152

This procedure involves a doctor administering a medication to reduce your consciousness during a procedure. This helps in managing discomfort and anxiety. The initial application lasts for 15 minutes and is for individuals aged 5 years or older.

13 services11 patients

Programming of dual lead pacemaker system 93280

Programming of a dual lead pacemaker system is a procedure to adjust your heart's pacemaker settings. This process involves a small device, called a programmer, that communicates with your pacemaker to ensure it's working optimally for your heart's needs.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Valley Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Brownsville, TX

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number450662

Location100 A Alton GloorBrownsville, TX 78526 · Cameron County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Rio Grande Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Mcallen, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number450711

Location101 E Ridge RdMcallen, TX 78503 · Hidalgo County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance

Acute Care Hospitals · Edinburg, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipPhysician

CMS Certification Number450869

Location5501 South MccollEdinburg, TX 78539 · Hidalgo County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78503 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

$126.40 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99204

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Individually scored

Quality

100

Improvement Activities

Reported Quality Measures

Controlling High Blood Pressure

74%1,001 patients4/55-star benchmark: 91%

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Beta-Blocker Therapy Prior Myocardial Infarction (MI) or Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVEF <= 40%)

94%82 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

97%2,541 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk

98%867 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented

29%416 patients2/55-star benchmark: 61%

Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease

91%1,024 patients5/55-star benchmark: 91%

Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Patients appropriateDiagnosis: 0% · 896 patients

Patients totalRate: 0% · 896 patients

0%896 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

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

DR. NUMAN A ARAFAT MD

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)

500 E RIDGE RD, SUITE 202
MCALLEN, TX 78503

Hidalgo County (956) 686-5410

MCALLEN HEART INSTITUTE, INC

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

500 E RIDGE RD, SUITE 201
MCALLEN, TX 78503

Hidalgo County (956) 630-9430

MCALLEN LUNG CLINIC PA

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)

500 E RIDGE RD, SUITE 202
MCALLEN, TX 78503

Hidalgo County (956) 686-5410

GUADALUPE AREVALO DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

500 E RIDGE RD
MCALLEN, TX 78503

Hidalgo County (956) 630-5522

MR. CRAIG SWENSON PHYSICAN ASSISTANT

Physician Assistant

500 E RIDGE RD, SUITE #300
MCALLEN, TX 78503

Hidalgo County (956) 630-5522

HEART CLINIC, PLLC

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

500 E RIDGE RD, SUITE 300
MCALLEN, TX 78503

Hidalgo County (956) 630-5522

MRS. MARSHA M. TERRY R.N.

Registered Nurse

500 E RIDGE RD, SUITE #300
MCALLEN, TX 78503

Hidalgo County (956) 630-5522

JOHN KIKER PA

Physician Assistant

500 E RIDGE RD, STE 101
MCALLEN, TX 78503

Hidalgo County (956) 686-5226

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 Guillermo Salinas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Guillermo Salinas is 1215065529. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 28, 2007.

Where is Guillermo Salinas located?

Guillermo Salinas practices at 500 E Ridge Rd Suite 300, Mcallen, TX 78503. The listed phone number is (956) 630-5522.

What is Guillermo Salinas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is Guillermo Salinas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Guillermo Salinas 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 Guillermo Salinas 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 3 other insurers list Guillermo Salinas 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 Guillermo Salinas affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Guillermo Salinas is affiliated with Valley Regional Medical Center, Rio Grande Regional Hospital and Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Guillermo Salinas was last updated on January 31, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.