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DR. LINDA PANIAGUA M.D.
NPI 1255686556
Emergency Medicine in Brownsville, TX

Active since July 23, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1040 JEFFERSON BLVD., BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520(956) 350-5444(956) 350-2493 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 19, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Linda Paniagua M.d. NPPES

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

DR. LINDA PANIAGUA M.D. (NPI 1255686556) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Brownsville, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q4235) and active in the NPI registry since July 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville, and maintains a secondary practice location in Houston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255686556
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LINDA PANIAGUACredential: M.D.
Location Address1040 JEFFERSON BLVD.Brownsville, TX 78520-7852
Mailing Address2686 W Alton Gloor BlvdBrownsville, TX 78520-4054 · (956) 350-5444
Phone(956) 350-5444
Fax(956) 350-2493
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWarren Alpert Medical School Of Brown UniversityGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJuly 23, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 19, 2019
✔ NPI 1255686556 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · Q4235
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
1040 JEFFERSON BLVD., Brownsville, TX 78520
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16431 Fannin St, JJL 430Houston, TX 77030-1501 · Phone (956) 832-9898

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, 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

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Linda Paniagua M.d. 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 ID9234446063
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150911000262
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Linda Paniagua reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Arroyo Emergency Medicine Services, PA
22 mi
Emergency Medicine
2101 PEASE ST
Harlingen, TX 78550
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 52 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1710834916 (956) 389-1100
Rio Grande Valley Emergency Physicians PLLC
34 mi
Emergency Medicine
1401 E 8TH ST
Weslaco, TX 78596
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 44 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1801877212 (956) 968-8567
Emergency Medicine Services Of Tx, PLLC
257 mi
Emergency Medicine
7700 FLOYD CURL DR
San Antonio, TX 78229
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,452 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245938729 (210) 575-4000
Travis County Emergency Physicians PA
303 mi
Emergency Medicine
1201 W 38TH ST
Austin, TX 78705
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,511 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1962440933 (330) 493-4443

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 4

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.

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.
133 services121 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
102 services101 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
52 services51 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
45 services43 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville

Acute Care Hospitals · Brownsville, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450028
Location1040 W Jefferson StBrownsville, TX 78520 · Cameron County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78520 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 Linda Paniagua's NPI number?

The NPI number for Linda Paniagua is 1255686556. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 23, 2012.

Where is Linda Paniagua located?

Linda Paniagua practices at 1040 Jefferson Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78520. The listed phone number is (956) 350-5444.

What is Linda Paniagua's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Linda Paniagua enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Linda Paniagua 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 Linda Paniagua's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Linda Paniagua reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Arroyo Emergency Medicine Services, PA (Harlingen, TX), Rio Grande Valley Emergency Physicians PLLC (Weslaco, TX), Emergency Medicine Services Of Tx, PLLC (San Antonio, TX) and Travis County Emergency Physicians PA (Austin, 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 Linda Paniagua's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Linda Paniagua accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company, Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit and UnitedHealthcare list Linda Paniagua 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 Linda Paniagua affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Linda Paniagua is affiliated with Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville and Valley Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Linda Paniagua was last updated on February 19, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.