DR. GUSTAVO ANGEL TORRES OD
NPI 1578395141
Optometrist in Laredo, TX

Q: What is Gustavo Torres's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gustavo Torres is 1578395141. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 14, 2024.

Q: What is Gustavo Torres's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gustavo Torres was last updated on May 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.

Active since August 14, 2024PECOS Enrolled

5702 MCPHERSON RD STE 21, LAREDO, TX 78041(956) 791-5967 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 11, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: May 11, 2026, Oct 9, 2024, Aug 23, 2024 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2024).

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About Dr. Gustavo Angel Torres Od NPPES

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

DR. GUSTAVO ANGEL TORRES OD (NPI 1578395141) is an individual optometrist in Laredo, Texas, licensed in Texas (11278TG) and active in the NPI registry since August 2024. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578395141

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. GUSTAVO ANGEL TORRESCredential: OD

Location Address5702 MCPHERSON RD STE 21Laredo, TX 78041-6884

Mailing Address5702 Mcpherson Rd Ste 21Laredo, TX 78041-6884 · (956) 791-5967

Phone(956) 791-5967

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2024

Enumeration DateAugust 14, 2024

Last NPPES UpdateMay 11, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 11, 2026

✔ NPI 1578395141 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · 11278TG

Definition

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

5702 MCPHERSON RD STE 21, Laredo, TX 78041

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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 (PECOS)

Dr. Gustavo Angel Torres Od is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID1557827201

PECOS Enrollment IDI20260801000345

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 Gustavo Torres reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Paul Tran Od, PA

1.2 mi

Optometrist

502 W CALTON RD, STE 308
Laredo, TX 78041

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

NPI 1205136678 (956) 791-5967

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78041 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

$126.40 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$68.55 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

PAUL TRAN OD., PC

Optometrist (Corneal and Contact Management)

5702 MCPHERSON RD STE 21
LAREDO, TX 78041

Webb County (916) 791-5967

DR. KASSANDRA NICOLE PENA-BENAVIDES OD

Optometrist

5702 MCPHERSON RD STE 21
LAREDO, TX 78041

Webb County (956) 791-5967

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 Gustavo Torres's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gustavo Torres is 1578395141. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 14, 2024.

Where is Gustavo Torres located?

Gustavo Torres practices at 5702 Mcpherson Rd Ste 21, Laredo, TX 78041. The listed phone number is (956) 791-5967.

What is Gustavo Torres's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Gustavo Torres enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gustavo Torres is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Gustavo Torres's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gustavo Torres reassigns Medicare benefits to Paul Tran Od, PA (Laredo, 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 Gustavo Torres's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Gustavo Torres 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 4 other insurers list Gustavo Torres 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 Gustavo Torres was last updated on May 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.