DR. PAUL N ELANGWE M.D.
NPI 1700225893
Family Medicine in Edinburg, TX

Q: What is Paul Elangwe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Elangwe is 1700225893. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 21, 2013.

Q: What is Paul Elangwe's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Elangwe was last updated on April 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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 June 21, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

4420 S MCCOLL RD, EDINBURG, TX 78539(956) 777-5110 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 28, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 28, 2026, May 30, 2025, Dec 18, 2024 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Dr. Paul N Elangwe M.d. NPPES

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

DR. PAUL N ELANGWE M.D. (NPI 1700225893) is an individual family medicine provider in Edinburg, Texas, licensed in Texas (S0153) and active in the NPI registry since June 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Starr County Memorial Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700225893

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. PAUL N ELANGWECredential: M.D.

Location Address4420 S MCCOLL RDEdinburg, TX 78539-9608

Mailing Address4420 S Mccoll RdEdinburg, TX 78539-9608 · (956) 663-1953 · Fax (956) 322-5492

Phone(956) 777-5110

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013

Enumeration DateJune 21, 2013

Last NPPES UpdateApril 28, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 28, 2026

✔ NPI 1700225893 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · S0153✔ Licensed in OH · 35128863

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.

4420 S MCCOLL RD, Edinburg, TX 78539

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 15501 S McColl RdEdinburg, TX 78539-5503 · Phone (956) 362-8677 · Fax (956) 362-7253

Location 2128 N Fm 3167Rio Grande City, TX 78582-6211 · Phone (956) 487-9025 · Fax (956) 487-4680

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Paul N Elangwe 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 ID1951696046

PECOS Enrollment IDI20190916001646

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

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

127 services121 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Starr County Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Rio Grande City, TX

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number450654

Location128 N Fm Rd 3167Rio Grande City, TX 78582 · Starr County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance

Acute Care Hospitals · Edinburg, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipPhysician

CMS Certification Number450869

Location5501 South MccollEdinburg, TX 78539 · Hidalgo County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78539 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

$84.92 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$97.05 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

Most-billed visit code 99214

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

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers17 claims17 services$4.64 avg. paid by Medicare

Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$206.01 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 4

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

PRIMECARE FAMILY MEDICINE AND WELLNESS CENTER PLLC

Family Medicine

4420 S MCCOLL RD
EDINBURG, TX 78539

Hidalgo County (908) 251-3017

SOUTH TEXAS FOOT AND ANKLE DOCTORS

Podiatrist

4420 S MCCOLL RD
EDINBURG, TX 78539

Hidalgo County (267) 324-4676

JEANNIE MARIE REYES FNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

4420 S MCCOLL RD
EDINBURG, TX 78539

Hidalgo County (956) 663-1953

PRIMEMED WOUND CLINIC PLLC

Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)

4420 S MCCOLL RD
EDINBURG, TX 78539

Hidalgo County (956) 663-1953

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 Paul Elangwe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Elangwe is 1700225893. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 21, 2013.

Where is Paul Elangwe located?

Paul Elangwe practices at 4420 S Mccoll Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539. The listed phone number is (956) 777-5110.

What is Paul Elangwe's specialty?

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

Is Paul Elangwe enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul Elangwe 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.

What insurance does Paul Elangwe accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. and Molina Healthcare list Paul Elangwe 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 Paul Elangwe affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Paul Elangwe is affiliated with Starr County Memorial Hospital and Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Elangwe was last updated on April 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.