MR. MICHAEL GERARD FUENTES M.D.
NPI 1689721383
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Pain Medicine in Corpus Christi, TX

Active since January 04, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5656 S STAPLES ST, STE 252, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411(361) 888-7716(361) 888-7718 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 10, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Mr. Michael Gerard Fuentes M.d. NPPES

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

MR. MICHAEL GERARD FUENTES M.D. (NPI 1689721383) is an individual pain medicine provider in Corpus Christi, Texas, licensed in Texas (K4062) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689721383
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2081P2900X
Provider Legal NameMR. MICHAEL GERARD FUENTESCredential: M.D.
Location Address5656 S STAPLES ST, STE 252Corpus Christi, TX 78411-4655
Mailing Address5402 Wooldridge RdCorpus Christi, TX 78413-3837 · (361) 888-7716 · Fax (361) 888-7718
Fax(361) 888-7718
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateJanuary 4, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJune 10, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJune 10, 2026
NPI 1689721383 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation · Pain MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2081P2900X
License Licensed in TX · K4062
Definition

A physician who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.

5656 S STAPLES ST, Corpus Christi, TX 78411

Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 1621 E Sinton StSinton, TX 78387-2801 · Phone (361) 364-4486
Location 21210 N Retama StKingsville, TX 78363-3496 · Phone (361) 239-0600
Location 3213 S DuVal StMathis, TX 78368-2613 · Phone (361) 547-4121 · Fax (361) 384-4254
Location 4301 S Hillside Dr Ste 5Beeville, TX 78102-5324 · Phone (361) 326-0307 · Fax (361) 492-5521

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid030121001TX
Medicaid030121003TX

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. Michael Gerard Fuentes 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 ID4981684867
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100927001508
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the 2024 & 2026 CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
425 services97 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
405 services86 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
79 services76 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
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.
26 services19 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
24 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi

Acute Care Hospitals · Corpus Christi, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450046
Location600 Elizabeth StreetCorpus Christi, TX 78404 · Nueces County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Corpus Christi Medical Center,the

Acute Care Hospitals · Corpus Christi, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number450788
Location6629 Woodridge RoadCorpus Christi, TX 78414 · Nueces County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
96%57 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
100%167 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
59%37 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
97%36 patients5/55-star benchmark: 96%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
14%37 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 7

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
1 supplier15 claims15 services$56.91 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers17 claims17 services$21.32 avg. paid by Medicare
Manual wheelchair accessory, anti-tipping device, each E0971
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N
1 supplier24 claims48 services$2.19 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers17 claims17 services$119.50 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
2 suppliers75 claims75 services$21.33 avg. paid by Medicare
Lightweight wheelchair K0003
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
2 suppliers42 claims42 services$33.84 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

Counselor
5656 S STAPLES ST, STE 330
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
Counselor
5656 S STAPLES ST, STE 330
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
Counselor
5656 S STAPLES ST, STE 330
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
5656 S STAPLES ST, SUITE 280
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
5656 S STAPLES ST, STE 252
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
Clinical Medical Laboratory
5656 S STAPLES ST, STE 252
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
5656 S STAPLES ST, SUITE 252
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1689721383, enumerated as an "individual" on January 04, 2007.

The provider is located at 5656 S STAPLES ST STE 252 CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411 and the phone number is (361) 888-7716.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation with taxonomy code 2081P2900X and a focus in Pain Medicine.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Michael Fuentes is affiliated with: CHRISTUS SPOHN HOSPITAL CORPUS CHRISTI and CORPUS CHRISTI MEDICAL CENTER,THE.