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ARMANDO ARGUELLES M.D.
NPI 1518499797
Family Medicine in Brownsville, TX

Q: What is Armando Arguelles's NPI number?

The NPI number for Armando Arguelles is 1518499797. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2017.

Q: What is Armando Arguelles's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Armando Arguelles was last updated on September 26, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 25 days 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.

Active since March 28, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

100 E ALTON GLOOR BLVD, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526(956) 312-8809 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 26, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 26, 2026, Apr 9, 2024, May 6, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Armando Arguelles M.d. NPPES

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

ARMANDO ARGUELLES M.D. (NPI 1518499797) is an individual family medicine provider in Brownsville, Texas, licensed in Texas (S5114) and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518499797

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameARMANDO ARGUELLESCredential: M.D.

Location Address100 E ALTON GLOOR BLVDBrownsville, TX 78526-3328

Mailing Address100 E Alton Gloor BlvdBrownsville, TX 78526-3328 · (956) 312-8809

Phone(956) 312-8809

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013

Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 26, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 26, 2026

✔ NPI 1518499797 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · S5114

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.

Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License S5114 (TX)

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

100 E ALTON GLOOR BLVD, Brownsville, TX 78526

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Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Armando Arguelles 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 ID8022387273

PECOS Enrollment IDI20200603001030

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 Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Armando Arguelles reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hospital Medicine Services Of Tx, PLLC

252 mi

Hospitalist

7700 FLOYD CURL DR
San Antonio, TX 78229

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
681 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1881392363 (210) 575-4000

Hni Medical Services

295 mi

Hospitalist

7500 RIALTO BLVD STE 1-140
Austin, TX 78735

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
241 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1366735169 (512) 730-3060

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 5

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 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.

286 services95 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

48 services48 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

46 services44 patients

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.

37 services23 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.

18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville

Acute Care Hospitals · Brownsville, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number450028

Location1040 W Jefferson StBrownsville, TX 78520 · Cameron County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number450388

Location7700 Floyd Curl DrSan Antonio, TX 78229 · Bexar County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Valley Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Brownsville, TX

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number450662

Location100 A Alton GloorBrownsville, TX 78526 · Cameron County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78526 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

$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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

2 suppliers21 claims21 services$17.90 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers39 claims39 services$80.73 avg. paid by Medicare

Standard wheelchair K0001

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N

1 supplier17 claims17 services$22.67 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

TX RADIOLOGY MEDICAL SERVICES PA

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