MARIA CHRISTINA LEAL PA-C
NPI 1811178957
Physician Assistant in San Antonio, TX

Q: What is Maria Leal's NPI number?

The NPI number for Maria Leal is 1811178957. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 16, 2007. The provider is also known as Maria Christina Leal Pa-C.

Q: What is Maria Leal's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Maria Leal was last updated on April 19, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.

Active since November 16, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

4502 MEDICAL DR, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229(210) 358-4000(210) 358-0647 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 19, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 19, 2024, Jan 16, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Maria Christina Leal Pa-c NPPES

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

MARIA CHRISTINA LEAL PA-C (NPI 1811178957) is an individual physician assistant in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in New Mexico (PA2024-0028) and active in the NPI registry since November 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Methodist Hospital, and is a graduate of Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811178957

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameMARIA CHRISTINA LEALCredential: PA-C

Location Address4502 MEDICAL DRSan Antonio, TX 78229-4402

Mailing Address4502 Medical DrSan Antonio, TX 78229-4402 · (210) 358-4000 · Fax (210) 358-0647

Phone(210) 358-4000

Fax(210) 358-0647

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSTexas Tech University Health Science Center School Of MedicineGraduated 2007

Enumeration DateNovember 16, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateApril 19, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 19, 2024

✔ NPI 1811178957 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

License✔ Licensed in NM · PA2024-0028

Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

4502 MEDICAL DR, San Antonio, TX 78229

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Maria Christina Leal Pa-c

Other Identifiers 2

Other189504702TX · Cshcn

Medicaid189504701TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Molina Healthcare.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

Maria Christina Leal Pa-c 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 ID3375623226

PECOS Enrollment IDI20080103000755

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.

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.

184 services67 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

69 services66 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.

67 services31 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.

15 services15 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

Uvalde Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Uvalde, TX

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number451387

Location1025 Garner Field RoadUvalde, TX 78801 · Uvalde County

Emergency services

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

$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

$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.

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.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

2 suppliers16 claims16 services$15.06 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$72.86 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 20

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

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