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ERIKA HERNANDEZ SCHWEGLER M.D.
NPI 1568898658
Anesthesiology in Mcallen, TX

Active since September 19, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
101 E. RIDGE ROAD, MCALLEN, TX 78503(956) 632-6744 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 24, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Erika Hernandez Schwegler M.d. NPPES

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

ERIKA HERNANDEZ SCHWEGLER M.D. (NPI 1568898658) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Mcallen, Texas, licensed in Texas (P2358) and active in the NPI registry since September 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Rio Grande Regional Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568898658
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameERIKA HERNANDEZ SCHWEGLERCredential: M.D.
Location Address101 E. RIDGE ROADMcallen, TX 78503
Mailing Address222 E. Ridge Road, Ste. 204Mcallen, TX 78503 · (956) 632-6020
Phone(956) 632-6744
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At San AntonioGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateSeptember 19, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateApril 24, 2015
✔ NPI 1568898658 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · P2358
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
101 E. RIDGE ROAD, Mcallen, TX 78503
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Erika Hernandez Schwegler 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 ID5395979827
PECOS Enrollment IDI20131016000458
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Erika Schwegler reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Rio Grande Anesthesia & Pain Medicine Consultants, P.A.
0.2 mi
Anesthesiology
222 E RIDGE RD
Mcallen, TX 78503
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 98 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1962457234 (956) 362-6744

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

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Rio Grande Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Mcallen, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450711
Location101 E Ridge RdMcallen, TX 78503 · Hidalgo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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 Erika Schwegler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Erika Schwegler is 1568898658. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 19, 2013.

Where is Erika Schwegler located?

Erika Schwegler practices at 101 E. Ridge Road, Mcallen, TX 78503. The listed phone number is (956) 632-6744.

What is Erika Schwegler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Erika Schwegler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Erika Schwegler 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Erika Schwegler's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Erika Schwegler reassigns Medicare benefits to Rio Grande Anesthesia & Pain Medicine Consultants, P.A. (Mcallen, TX). The 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 Erika Schwegler's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Erika Schwegler 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 and 1 other insurer list Erika Schwegler 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 Erika Schwegler affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Erika Schwegler is affiliated with Rio Grande Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Erika Schwegler was last updated on April 24, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.