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RIO GRANDE VALLEY ADULT & INTERNAL MEDICINE SPECIALISTS PLLC
NPI 1528039120
Internal Medicine in Weslaco, TX

Active since January 31, 2006CLIA 45D0950838 · Waiver
1010 JAMES ST, WESLACO, TX 78596(956) 968-1621(956) 447-0646 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 28, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 28, 2026, Sep 9, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Rio Grande Valley Adult & Internal Medicine Specialists Pllc NPPES

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

RIO GRANDE VALLEY ADULT & INTERNAL MEDICINE SPECIALISTS PLLC (NPI 1528039120) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Weslaco, Texas and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through July 11, 2027, maintains a secondary practice location in Weslaco, and lists Pedro E. Mcdougal, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528039120
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameRIO GRANDE VALLEY ADULT & INTERNAL MEDICINE SPECIALISTS PLLC
Location Address1010 JAMES STWeslaco, TX 78596-6654
Mailing Address1010 James StWeslaco, TX 78596-6654 · (956) 968-1621 · Fax (956) 447-0646
Fax(956) 447-0646
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialPedro E. McdougalPresident · (956) 968-1621
Enumeration DateJanuary 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 28, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 28, 2026
✔ NPI 1528039120 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · J9202
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1010 JAMES ST, Weslaco, TX 78596

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11730 E 8th StWeslaco, TX 78596-6646 · Phone (956) 998-4101 · Fax (956) 998-4104

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid155526001TX
Medicaid155526003TX

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Rio Grande Valley Adult & Internal Medicine Specialists Pllc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

14

Medicare enrollment records show 14 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Rio Grande Valley Adult & Internal Medicine Specialists PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 7 practice at this address and 11 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 3

Nurse Practitioner6
Family Practice5
Internal Medicine3

Clinicians, nearest first (14)

Internal Medicine
NPI 1144275355
1010 JAMES ST
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-1621
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1356863724
1010 JAMES ST STE B
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-1621
✔ PECOSSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1669184594
1010 JAMES ST
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-1621
✔ PECOSSame address
Internal Medicine
NPI 1750019410
1010 JAMES ST
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-1621
✔ PECOSSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1013689454
1010 JAMES ST
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-1621
✔ PECOSSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1215695572
1010 JAMES ST
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-1621
✔ PECOSSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1669582789
1010 JAMES ST STE B
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-1621
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1619940475
1710 E 8TH ST
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-2536
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1851364061
1710 E 8TH ST
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-2536
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1750715868
208 STARR ST SUITE 3
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 903-4218
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.0 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1942846837
208 STARR ST STE 1
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 968-1621
✔ PECOS4.0 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1699350959
2046 S MCCOLL RD
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 393-2200
✔ PECOS15 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1912357815
2102 TREASURE HILLS BLVD
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 296-1590
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare19 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1063161065
1100 W 34TH ST
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 861-3939
✔ PECOS297 mi

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

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 of Waiver 45D0950838

Rio Grande Valley Adult & Internal Medicine Specialists PA · Weslaco, TX
Active · expires Jul 11, 2027
CLIA Number45D0950838
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJuly 12, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJuly 11, 2027
Laboratory DirectorPedro E. Mcdougal
Laboratory Phone(956) 565-6713
Laboratory LocationRio Grande Valley Adult & Internal Medicine Specialists PA1010 S James St Suite B, Weslaco, TX 78596
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Rio Grande Valley Adult & Internal Medicine Specialists PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rio Grande Valley Adult & Internal Medicine Specialists PLLC is 1528039120. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 31, 2006.

Where is Rio Grande Valley Adult & Internal Medicine Specialists PLLC located?

Rio Grande Valley Adult & Internal Medicine Specialists PLLC is located at 1010 James St, Weslaco, TX 78596. The listed phone number is (956) 968-1621.

What is Rio Grande Valley Adult & Internal Medicine Specialists PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Rio Grande Valley Adult & Internal Medicine Specialists PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rio Grande Valley Adult & Internal Medicine Specialists PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Rio Grande Valley Adult & Internal Medicine Specialists PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 14 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Rio Grande Valley Adult & Internal Medicine Specialists PLLC. 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. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (6), Family Practice (5) and Internal Medicine (3). Of these, 7 practice at this address and 11 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Rio Grande Valley Adult & Internal Medicine Specialists PLLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D0950838) is associated with this NPI, valid through July 11, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Rio Grande Valley Adult & Internal Medicine Specialists PLLC 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 Rio Grande Valley Adult & Internal Medicine Specialists PLLC 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 Rio Grande Valley Adult & Internal Medicine Specialists PLLC was last updated on September 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 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.