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MARIA LUISA ROMERO M.D.
NPI 1396852745
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Edinburg, TX

Active since August 23, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3108 CENTER POINT DR, EDINBURG, TX 78539(956) 631-5200(956) 631-2812 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 27, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Maria Luisa Romero M.d. NPPES

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

MARIA LUISA ROMERO M.D. (NPI 1396852745) is an individual infectious disease provider in Edinburg, Texas, licensed in Texas (K9891) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with South Texas Health System, and is a graduate of Other (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396852745
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameMARIA LUISA ROMEROCredential: M.D.
Location Address3108 CENTER POINT DREdinburg, TX 78539-4804
Mailing AddressPo Box 3344Mcallen, TX 78502-3344 · (956) 631-5200 · Fax (956) 631-2812
Phone(956) 631-5200
Fax(956) 631-2812
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateAugust 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 27, 2007
✔ NPI 1396852745 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License✔ Licensed in TX · K9891
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
3108 CENTER POINT DR, Edinburg, TX 78539
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Other Identifiers 3

Other81273NTX · Bc/bs Tx
Medicare UPINH32497TX
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified81273NTX

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

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Maria Luisa Romero 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 ID3274714001
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110225000644
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 Maria Romero reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Michael T. Jelinek, M.D., P.A.
Same address
Infectious Disease
3108 CENTER POINTE DRIVE
Edinburg, TX 78539
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Michael T Jelinek MD PA
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1447341250 (956) 631-5200

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.

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.
75 services20 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

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 78539 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
$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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

MICHAEL T. JELINEK M.D.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
3108 CENTER POINT DR
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Hidalgo County (956) 631-5200

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 Maria Romero's NPI number?

The NPI number for Maria Romero is 1396852745. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 23, 2006.

Where is Maria Romero located?

Maria Romero practices at 3108 Center Point Dr, Edinburg, TX 78539. The listed phone number is (956) 631-5200.

What is Maria Romero's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Maria Romero enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Maria Romero 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 organization bills Medicare for Maria Romero's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Maria Romero reassigns Medicare benefits to Michael T. Jelinek, M.D., P.A. (Edinburg, 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 Maria Romero's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Maria Romero 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 Maria Romero 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 Maria Romero affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Maria Romero is affiliated with South Texas Health System and Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Maria Romero was last updated on November 27, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.