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MRS. LAUREN HERNANDEZ GARATE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
NPI 1407219553
Physician Assistant in Mcallen, TX

Active since April 05, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
416 LINDBERG AVE STE A, MCALLEN, TX 78501(956) 630-4161(956) 664-1398 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 25, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 25, 2018, Feb 2, 2017, Jan 5, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Mrs. Lauren Hernandez Garate Physician Assistant NPPES

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

MRS. LAUREN HERNANDEZ GARATE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (NPI 1407219553) is an individual physician assistant in Mcallen, Texas, licensed in Texas (PA10421) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with South Texas Health System, and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407219553
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. LAUREN HERNANDEZ GARATECredential: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Location Address416 LINDBERG AVE STE AMcallen, TX 78501-2922
Mailing AddressPo Box 3046Malvern, PA 19355-0746 · (956) 630-4161 · Fax (956) 664-1398
Phone(956) 630-4161
Fax(956) 664-1398
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateApril 5, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 25, 20183 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1407219553 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · PA10421
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.
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · MedicalTaxonomy 363AM0700X
416 LINDBERG AVE STE A, Mcallen, TX 78501
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Other Identifiers 2

Other8GK263TX · Bcbs Tx
Medicaid3580987-02TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mrs. Lauren Hernandez Garate Physician Assistant 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 ID3274824701
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160614000640
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 78501 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 2

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

ANYSSA RENEE PEREZ
Physician Assistant
416 LINDBERG AVE STE A
MCALLEN, TX 78501
Hidalgo County (956) 630-4161
DR. JOSE FARIAS-JIMENEZ M.D.
Surgery
416 LINDBERG AVE STE A
MCALLEN, TX 78501
Hidalgo County (956) 630-4161

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 Lauren Garate's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lauren Garate is 1407219553. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2016.

Where is Lauren Garate located?

Lauren Garate practices at 416 Lindberg Ave Ste A, Mcallen, TX 78501. The listed phone number is (956) 630-4161.

What is Lauren Garate's specialty?

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

Is Lauren Garate enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lauren Garate 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 Lauren Garate accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Lauren Garate 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 Lauren Garate affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lauren Garate is affiliated with South Texas Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lauren Garate was last updated on October 25, 2018. 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.