MEDCARE ASSOCIATES PA
NPI 1508857939
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Castroville, TX

Q: What is Medcare Associates PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Medcare Associates PA is 1508857939. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 3, 2005. The provider is also known as Bandera Family Practice.

Q: What is Medcare Associates PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Active since November 03, 2005CLIA 45D0950954 · Microscopy

1051 HWY 90 E, CASTROVILLE, TX 78009(830) 931-3336(830) 931-3508 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 5, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 5, 2026, Sep 11, 2025, Aug 22, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Medcare Associates Pa NPPES

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

MEDCARE ASSOCIATES PA (NPI 1508857939) is a healthcare organization registered as a nephrology in Castroville, Texas and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. The organization holds a CLIA Microscopy certificate valid through August 12, 2027 and lists Saleh Jaafar, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508857939

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X

Legal Business NameMEDCARE ASSOCIATES PA

Location Address1051 HWY 90 ECastroville, TX 78009

Mailing AddressPo Box 2870Bandera, TX 78003-2870 · (830) 796-7713 · Fax (855) 785-2875

Phone(830) 931-3336

Fax(830) 931-3508

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialSaleh JaafarOwner · (830) 796-7713

Enumeration DateNovember 3, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateApril 5, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 5, 2026

✔ NPI 1508857939 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RN0300X

Definition

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X

Also ListedInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyTaxonomy 207RG0100X

1051 HWY 90 E, Castroville, TX 78009

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Other Names 1

Other NameBandera Family Practice

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid080784401TX

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

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

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 45D0950954

Medcare Associates PA · Castroville, TX

Active · expires Aug 12, 2027

CLIA Number45D0950954

Laboratory TypePhysician Office

Certificate Effective DateAugust 13, 2025

Certificate Expiration DateAugust 12, 2027

Laboratory DirectorSaleh N. Jaafar

Laboratory Phone(830) 931-3336

Laboratory LocationMedcare Associates PA1051 Highway 90 East, Castroville, TX 78009

CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone

This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform waived tests.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

LAURA HAYNES

Physician Assistant

1051 HWY 90 E
CASTROVILLE, TX 78009

Medina County (830) 931-3336

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 Medcare Associates PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Medcare Associates PA is 1508857939. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 3, 2005. The provider is also known as Bandera Family Practice.

Where is Medcare Associates PA located?

Medcare Associates PA is located at 1051 Hwy 90 E, Castroville, TX 78009. The listed phone number is (830) 931-3336.

What is Medcare Associates PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Does Medcare Associates PA hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) (number 45D0950954) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 12, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Medcare Associates PA accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Medcare Associates 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 Medcare Associates PA was last updated on April 5, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.