Recently Updated NPI Information — some details in this NPI profile have been updated in the NPI registry within the last 60 days.

HERO FAMILY MEDICINE GROUP PLLC
NPI 1558977835
Family Medicine in Mcallen, TX

Q: What is Hero Family Medicine Group PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hero Family Medicine Group PLLC is 1558977835. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 22, 2020.

Q: What is Hero Family Medicine Group PLLC's specialty?

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

Active since September 22, 2020CLIA 45D2204045 · Waiver

1200 E SAVANNAH AVE STE 8, MCALLEN, TX 78503(956) 731-4014(956) 540-5074 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 17, 2026, Feb 5, 2021, Oct 1, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

On this page

About Hero Family Medicine Group Pllc NPPES

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

HERO FAMILY MEDICINE GROUP PLLC (NPI 1558977835) is a healthcare organization registered as a family medicine in Mcallen, Texas and active in the NPI registry since September 2020. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through December 6, 2026 and lists Danae Duran Castaneda, Office Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558977835

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Legal Business NameHERO FAMILY MEDICINE GROUP PLLC

Location Address1200 E SAVANNAH AVE STE 8Mcallen, TX 78503-1728

Mailing Address1200 E Savannah Ave Ste 8Mcallen, TX 78503-1728 · (956) 731-4014 · Fax (956) 540-5074

Phone(956) 731-4014

Fax(956) 540-5074

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialDanae Duran CastanedaOffice Manager · (956) 731-4014

Enumeration DateSeptember 22, 2020

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 17, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 17, 2026

✔ NPI 1558977835 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

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.

1200 E SAVANNAH AVE STE 8, Mcallen, TX 78503

Open in Google Maps ↗

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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.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)

Hero Family Medicine Group Pllc 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 Hero Family Medicine Group PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Alejandro Hernandez, MD

Family Practice

NPI 1871908178

2810 W EXPRESSWAY 83
Mercedes, TX 78570

(956) 734-9067

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.9 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 45D2204045

Hero Family Medicine Group PLLC · Mcallen, TX

Active · expires Dec 6, 2026

CLIA Number45D2204045

Laboratory TypePhysician Office

Certificate Effective DateDecember 7, 2024

Certificate Expiration DateDecember 6, 2026

Laboratory DirectorAlejandro Hernandez

Laboratory Phone(956) 731-4014

Laboratory LocationHero Family Medicine Group PLLC1200 E Savannah Ste 8, Mcallen, TX 78503

CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone

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 Hero Family Medicine Group PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hero Family Medicine Group PLLC is 1558977835. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 22, 2020.

Where is Hero Family Medicine Group PLLC located?

Hero Family Medicine Group PLLC is located at 1200 E Savannah Ave Ste 8, Mcallen, TX 78503. The listed phone number is (956) 731-4014.

What is Hero Family Medicine Group PLLC's specialty?

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

Is Hero Family Medicine Group PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hero Family Medicine Group PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Hero Family Medicine Group PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Family Practice) reassigns their Medicare billing to Hero Family Medicine Group 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Hero Family Medicine Group PLLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D2204045) is associated with this NPI, valid through December 6, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Hero Family Medicine Group PLLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Hero Family Medicine Group 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 Hero Family Medicine Group PLLC was last updated on September 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 46 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.