DR. RUBEN PINERO FUENTES M.D.
NPI 1710326046
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Edinburg, TX

Active since June 20, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1901 S 24TH AVE, EDINBURG, TX 78539(956) 289-7000(956) 289-7298 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 23, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 23, 2025, Jul 21, 2022, Oct 21, 2020 and 5 more (8 updates tracked since 2015).

About Dr. Ruben Pinero Fuentes M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RUBEN PINERO FUENTES M.D. (NPI 1710326046) is an individual psychiatry provider in Edinburg, Texas, licensed in Texas (R1438) and active in the NPI registry since June 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710326046
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. RUBEN PINERO FUENTESCredential: M.D.
Location Address1901 S 24TH AVEEdinburg, TX 78539-6533
Mailing Address1901 S 24th AveEdinburg, TX 78539-6533 · (956) 289-7000 · Fax (956) 289-7257
Fax(956) 289-7298
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of MedicineGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateJune 20, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 23, 20258 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 23, 2025
NPI 1710326046 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License Licensed in TX · R1438
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
1901 S 24TH AVE, Edinburg, TX 78539

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

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

Dr. Ruben Pinero 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 ID2961771431
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170627002479
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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
32 services11 patients

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
$166.88 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $41.72 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99205
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 20

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

Counselor (Professional)
1901 S 24TH AVE
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Counselor (Professional)
1901 S 24TH AVE
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Counselor (Professional)
1901 S 24TH AVE
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Counselor (Professional)
1901 S 24TH AVE
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Counselor (Mental Health)
1901 S 24TH AVE
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Counselor (Professional)
1901 S 24TH AVE
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Case Management
1901 S 24TH AVE
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Counselor (Professional)
1901 S 24TH AVE
EDINBURG, TX 78539

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 Ruben Pinero Fuentes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruben Pinero Fuentes is 1710326046. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2013.

Where is Ruben Pinero Fuentes located?

Ruben Pinero Fuentes practices at 1901 S 24th Ave, Edinburg, TX 78539. The listed phone number is (956) 289-7000.

What is Ruben Pinero Fuentes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Ruben Pinero Fuentes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ruben Pinero Fuentes 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 Ruben Pinero Fuentes accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Molina Healthcare list Ruben Pinero Fuentes 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 Ruben Pinero Fuentes was last updated on December 23, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.