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RICARDO OCHOA MD PA
NPI 1447292735
Family Medicine in Harlingen, TX

Active since June 12, 2006
5505 S EXPRESSWAY 77 STE 304, HARLINGEN, TX 78550(956) 421-4966(946) 421-4689 Get Directions Write a Review

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

Record update history: Apr 1, 2026, Jan 13, 2026, Jun 24, 2025 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2024).

About Ricardo Ochoa Md Pa NPPES

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

RICARDO OCHOA MD PA (NPI 1447292735), doing business as Family Medical Center, is a healthcare organization registered as a family medicine in Harlingen, Texas and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. The organization lists Ricardo Antonio Ochoa, Sole Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447292735
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Legal Business NameRICARDO OCHOA MD PA
Location Address5505 S EXPRESSWAY 77 STE 304Harlingen, TX 78550-3222
Mailing AddressPo Box 531461Harlingen, TX 78553-1461 · (956) 421-4966 · Fax (956) 421-4689
Phone(956) 421-4966
Fax(946) 421-4689
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRicardo Antonio OchoaSole Owner · (956) 421-4966
Enumeration DateJune 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 1, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 1, 2026
✔ NPI 1447292735 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · L1417
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
5505 S EXPRESSWAY 77 STE 304, Harlingen, TX 78550
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Other Names 2

Doing Business AsFamily Medical Center
Other NameRicardo A Ochoa Md Pa

Other Identifiers 6

Medicaid157945008TX
Medicaid181442801TX
Medicaid181442803TX
Medicaid157945007TX
Medicaid181442802TX
Medicaid157945006TX

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

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 and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Ricardo Ochoa Md Pa is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Ricardo Ochoa MD PA, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Ricardo Ochoa, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1841270865
5505 S EXPRESSWAY 77 STE 304
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 421-4966
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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

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 Ricardo Ochoa MD PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ricardo Ochoa MD PA is 1447292735. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 12, 2006. The provider is doing business as Family Medical Center. The provider is also known as Ricardo A Ochoa MD PA.

Where is Ricardo Ochoa MD PA located?

Ricardo Ochoa MD PA is located at 5505 S Expressway 77 Ste 304, Harlingen, TX 78550. The listed phone number is (956) 421-4966.

What is Ricardo Ochoa MD PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Ricardo Ochoa MD PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ricardo Ochoa MD PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Ricardo Ochoa MD PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Family Practice) reassigns their Medicare billing to Ricardo Ochoa MD PA. A 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 the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Ricardo Ochoa MD PA 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 list Ricardo Ochoa MD PA 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ricardo Ochoa MD PA was last updated on April 1, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months 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.