FRANKLIN AUGUSTO ARGUETA TERCERO MD
NPI 1801321856
Hospitalist in San Antonio, TX

Q: What is Franklin Argueta Tercero's NPI number?

The NPI number for Franklin Argueta Tercero is 1801321856. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 27, 2017.

Q: What is Franklin Argueta Tercero's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Active since April 27, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

4502 MEDICAL DR, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229(210) 358-3555(210) 702-4239 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 28, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 28, 2020, Apr 27, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Franklin Augusto Argueta Tercero Md NPPES

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

FRANKLIN AUGUSTO ARGUETA TERCERO MD (NPI 1801321856) is an individual hospitalist provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (S6115) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Methodist Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801321856

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameFRANKLIN AUGUSTO ARGUETA TERCEROCredential: MD

Location Address4502 MEDICAL DRSan Antonio, TX 78229-4402

Mailing Address7703 Floyd Curl DrSan Antonio, TX 78229-3901

Phone(210) 358-3555

Fax(210) 702-4239

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateApril 27, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateMay 28, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 28, 2020

✔ NPI 1801321856 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · S6115

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License S6115 (TX)

4502 MEDICAL DR, San Antonio, TX 78229

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections 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

Franklin Augusto Argueta Tercero Md 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 ID6800173188

PECOS Enrollment IDI20200609000042

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 4

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

207 services100 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.

160 services70 patients

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.

21 services21 patients

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.

16 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number450388

Location7700 Floyd Curl DrSan Antonio, TX 78229 · Bexar County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number670055

Location1139 E Sonterra Blvd,San Antonio, TX 78258 · Bexar County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78229 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

$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.

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.

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