EFREN ANTONIO MORENO M.D.
NPI 1679560817
Specialist in Laredo, TX

NPI Status: Active since October 03, 2005

Contact Information

6999 MCPHERSON RD
SUITE 110
LAREDO, TX
ZIP 78041
Phone: (956) 722-8263
Fax: (956) 727-5321

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 45
  • Specialist
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About EFREN MORENO

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Efren Moreno, a provider established in Laredo, Texas with a medical specialization in Specialist and more than 45 years of experience. He graduated from Ponce School Of Medicine in 1981. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1679560817 assigned on October 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 174400000X with license number H5938 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 17 years ago.

NPI
1679560817
Provider Name
EFREN ANTONIO MORENO M.D.
Other Name
EFREN A MORENO M.D.
Other Name Type
Professional Name (2)
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
6999 MCPHERSON RD SUITE 110 LAREDO, TX 78041
Location Phone
(956) 722-8263
Location Fax
(956) 727-5321
Mailing Address
6999 MCPHERSON RD SUITE 110 LAREDO, TX 78041
Mailing Phone
(956) 722-8263
Mailing Fax
(956) 727-5321
Medical School Name
PONCE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year
1981
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
10-03-2005
Last Update Date
07-14-2009
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Specialist

Taxonomy Code
174400000X
Type
Other Service Providers
License No.
H5938
License State
TX
Taxonomy Description
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 204 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 301 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? Standard - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 206 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 603 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Gold HMO? Standard - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 303 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 305 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? Standard - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 203 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 803 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Gold? Standard - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 202 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 605 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Silver? Standard - POS
  • Blue Advantage Security HMO? 200 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 205 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 801 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Silver HMO? Standard - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Standard - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Standard - HMO
  • UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Standard - HMO
  • UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision) - HMO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
E02173MEDICARE UPIN (02)TX 
089613602MEDICAID (05)TX 
00B03RMEDICARE PIN (08)TX 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Efren Moreno is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Efren Moreno is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 7911058052

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20090630000517

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

This service was performed 45 times for 27 patients

Melanoma (skin cancer) excision

Melanoma excision is a procedure where a surgeon removes melanoma, a type of skin cancer, and some surrounding healthy tissue. Local anesthesia is applied to numb the area. The goal is to completely remove the cancer and prevent its spread. Healing time varies.

This service was performed for 12 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

This service was performed 33 times for 33 patients

Upper limb (arm) arthroscopy (minimally invasive joint repair)

Upper limb arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure used to examine and treat issues within your arm's joints. A small camera, called an arthroscope, is inserted through a tiny incision, providing a clear view of the joint. This method often results in less pain and faster recovery compared to open surgery.

This service was performed for 1-10 patients

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Efren Moreno is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
DOCTORS HOSPITAL OF LAREDO10700 MCPHERSON ROAD
LAREDO, TX 78041
(956) 523-2000Acute Care Hospitals

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1679560817, we treat the final digit (7) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 7).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
6
Unchanged
Pos 3
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
7
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 7 → 14 → 5 5 → 10 → 1 0 → 0 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 6 + 1 + 4 + 9 + 1 + 0 + 6 + 0 + 8 + 2 + 24 = 63

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 63 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1679560817.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 12 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
6999 MCPHERSON RD, SUITE 220
LAREDO, TX 78041
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
6999 MCPHERSON RD, #219
LAREDO, TX 78041
Podiatrist
6999 MCPHERSON RD, SUITE 107
LAREDO, TX 78041
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
6999 MCPHERSON RD, SUITE 107
LAREDO, TX 78041
Clinic/Center (Sleep Disorder Diagnostic)
6999 MCPHERSON RD, 108
LAREDO, TX 78041
Podiatrist
6999 MCPHERSON RD, STE 107
LAREDO, TX 78041
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
6999 MCPHERSON RD, SUITE 220
LAREDO, TX 78041
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
6999 MCPHERSON RD, SUITE 219
LAREDO, TX 78041
Optometrist
6999 MCPHERSON RD
LAREDO, TX 78041
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
6999 MCPHERSON RD, SUITE 220
LAREDO, TX 78041
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
6999 MCPHERSON RD, SUITE 220
LAREDO, TX 78041
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
6999 MCPHERSON RD, SUITE 220
LAREDO, TX 78041

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1679560817, enumerated as an "individual" on October 03, 2005.

The provider is located at 6999 MCPHERSON RD SUITE 110 LAREDO, TX 78041 and the phone number is (956) 722-8263.

Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Efren Moreno is affiliated with: DOCTORS HOSPITAL OF LAREDO.