DAVID CAVAZOS
NPI 1780135541
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Mcallen, TX

Active since October 17, 2016Accepts Medicare Assignment
222 E RIDGE RD, SUITE 204, MCALLEN, TX 78503(956) 632-6020 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 21, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 21, 2018, Oct 17, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About David Cavazos NPPES

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

DAVID CAVAZOS (NPI 1780135541) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Mcallen, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP132977) and active in the NPI registry since October 2016. He is affiliated with Rio Grande Regional Hospital and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780135541
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameDAVID CAVAZOS
Location Address222 E RIDGE RD, SUITE 204Mcallen, TX 78503
Mailing Address808 Las Brisas DrMission, TX 78574-0496
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateOctober 17, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJune 21, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1780135541 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · AP132977
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
222 E RIDGE RD, Mcallen, TX 78503

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

David Cavazos 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 ID6002198157
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170125000145

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show David Cavazos reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
222 E RIDGE RD
Mcallen, TX 78503
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 98 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
301 W EXPRESSWAY 83
Mcallen, TX 78503
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 300 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
2101 PEASE ST
Harlingen, TX 78550
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 75 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Rio Grande Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Mcallen, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450711
Location101 E Ridge RdMcallen, TX 78503 · Hidalgo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78503 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 20

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

Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
222 E RIDGE RD, SUIT 202 C
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
222 E RIDGE RD, SUITE 202C
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
222 E RIDGE RD, SUITE 204
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Anesthesiology
222 E RIDGE RD, SUITE 204
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Orthopaedic Surgery
222 E RIDGE RD
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
222 E RIDGE RD
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Urology
222 E RIDGE RD, SUITE 212
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Speech-Language Pathologist
222 E RIDGE RD
MCALLEN, TX 78503

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 David Cavazos's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Cavazos is 1780135541. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 17, 2016.

Where is David Cavazos located?

David Cavazos practices at 222 E Ridge Rd Suite 204, Mcallen, TX 78503. The listed phone number is (956) 632-6020.

What is David Cavazos's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is David Cavazos enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David Cavazos 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for David Cavazos's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), David Cavazos reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Rio Grande Anesthesia & Pain Medicine Consultants, P.A. (Mcallen, TX), Premier Anesthesia Of Huntsville A Division Of Premier Anesthesia LLC (Mcallen, TX) and Harlingen Anesthesia Associates (Harlingen, TX). Each 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 David Cavazos's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does David Cavazos 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 1 other insurer list David Cavazos 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 David Cavazos affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, David Cavazos is affiliated with Rio Grande Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Cavazos was last updated on June 21, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 years 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.