MICHELLE TAVERA MD
NPI 1467072017
Hospitalist in San Antonio, TX

Active since April 23, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4502 MEDICAL DR, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229(210) 358-4000(210) 358-0647 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 25, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 23, 2023, Apr 23, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Michelle Tavera Md NPPES

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

MICHELLE TAVERA MD (NPI 1467072017) is an individual hospitalist provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (U6355) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Health System, and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467072017
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameMICHELLE TAVERACredential: MD
Location Address4502 MEDICAL DRSan Antonio, TX 78229-4402
Mailing Address4502 Medical DrSan Antonio, TX 78229-4402 · (210) 358-4000 · Fax (210) 358-0647
Fax(210) 358-0647
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateApril 23, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 25, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 25, 2023
NPI 1467072017 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in TX · U6355
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License U6355 (TX)
4502 MEDICAL DR, San Antonio, TX 78229

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Michelle Tavera 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 ID6406287804
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230829001018
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.
95 services38 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
62 services21 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450213
Location4502 Medical DrSan Antonio, TX 78229 · Bexar County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78229 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 20

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

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Physical Therapy Assistant
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Pharmacist
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Hospitalist
4502 MEDICAL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229

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 Michelle Tavera's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michelle Tavera is 1467072017. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 23, 2020.

Where is Michelle Tavera located?

Michelle Tavera practices at 4502 Medical Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229. The listed phone number is (210) 358-4000.

What is Michelle Tavera's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Michelle Tavera enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michelle Tavera 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 Michelle Tavera accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. list Michelle Tavera 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 Michelle Tavera affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michelle Tavera is affiliated with University Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michelle Tavera was last updated on September 25, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.