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ANGEL J TAMEZ MD
NPI 1215956834
Surgery in Mcallen, TX

Active since July 18, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
222 E RIDGE RD STE 106, MCALLEN, TX 78503(956) 992-0404(956) 992-0414 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 1, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 1, 2022, Mar 16, 2017, Nov 22, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Angel J Tamez Md NPPES

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

ANGEL J TAMEZ MD (NPI 1215956834) is an individual surgery provider in Mcallen, Texas, licensed in Texas (N6058) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mission Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215956834
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameANGEL J TAMEZCredential: MD
Location Address222 E RIDGE RD STE 106Mcallen, TX 78503-1251
Mailing Address222 E Ridge Rd Ste 106Mcallen, TX 78503-1251 · (956) 992-0404 · Fax (956) 992-0414
Phone(956) 992-0404
Fax(956) 992-0414
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At San AntonioGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 1, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1215956834 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · N6058
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
222 E RIDGE RD STE 106, Mcallen, TX 78503
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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, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Angel J Tamez 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 ID4486746443
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101021000874
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 Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Angel Tamez reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Mcallen Comprehensive Upper Extremity Center, PLLC
Same address
Orthopaedic Surgery
222 E RIDGE RD
Mcallen, TX 78503
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1154774644 (713) 852-1760
Rafael Rafols MD PA
5.2 mi
Family Medicine
2009 E GRIFFIN PKWY
Mission, TX 78572
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 10 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1891071106 (956) 600-7747
Bhs Physicians Network, Inc
237 mi
Family Medicine
502 MADISON OAK DR STE 310
San Antonio, TX 78258
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 964 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598958431 (210) 483-8883

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

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.
55 services20 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.
33 services29 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Mission Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Mission, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450176
Location900 South Bryan RoadMission, TX 78572 · Hidalgo County
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

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
$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

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

ROSS JOSEPH CHAPEL M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
222 E RIDGE RD STE 106
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Hidalgo County (956) 992-0404

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 Angel Tamez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Angel Tamez is 1215956834. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2006.

Where is Angel Tamez located?

Angel Tamez practices at 222 E Ridge Rd Ste 106, Mcallen, TX 78503. The listed phone number is (956) 992-0404.

What is Angel Tamez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Angel Tamez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Angel Tamez 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Angel Tamez's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Angel Tamez reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Mcallen Comprehensive Upper Extremity Center, PLLC (Mcallen, TX), Rafael Rafols MD PA (Mission, TX) and Bhs Physicians Network, Inc (San Antonio, TX). Each 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 Angel Tamez's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Angel Tamez accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 3 other insurers list Angel Tamez 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 Angel Tamez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Angel Tamez is affiliated with Mission Regional Medical Center and Rio Grande Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Angel Tamez was last updated on February 1, 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.