RICARDO ABDOM ABRAHAM MD
NPI 1831182815
Internal Medicine in Brownsville, TX

Active since August 25, 2005PECOS EnrolledCLIA 45D2021310 · Waiver
3125 W ALTON GLOOR BLVD, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520(956) 544-5700(956) 350-9573 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 29, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 29, 2023, Jan 6, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Ricardo Abdom Abraham Md NPPES

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

RICARDO ABDOM ABRAHAM MD (NPI 1831182815) is an individual internal medicine provider in Brownsville, Texas, licensed in Texas (M2892) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through March 9, 2027.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831182815
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameRICARDO ABDOM ABRAHAMCredential: MD
Location Address3125 W ALTON GLOOR BLVDBrownsville, TX 78520-3506
Mailing Address3125 W Alton Gloor BlvdBrownsville, TX 78520-3506 · (956) 544-5700 · Fax (956) 350-9573
Fax(956) 350-9573
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 25, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 29, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 29, 2023
NPI 1831182815 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in TX · M2892
Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

3125 W ALTON GLOOR BLVD, Brownsville, TX 78520

Other Identifiers 2

OtherM2892TX · Licence Number
OtherA0143954TX · Dps Registration

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 (PECOS)

Ricardo Abdom Abraham Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 45D2021310

Dr Richardo Abraham MD · Brownsville, TX
Active · expires Mar 9, 2027
CLIA Number45D2021310
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateMarch 10, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 9, 2027
Laboratory DirectorRichardo Abraham
Laboratory Phone(956) 544-5700
Laboratory LocationDr Richardo Abraham MD3125 W Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX 78520
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78520 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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
97%6,479 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
79%4,427 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
3%184 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
6%752 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
67%507 patients3/55-star benchmark: 95%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
100%302 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
61%1,047 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
16%98 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user
75%1,129 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
97%752 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
6 suppliers39 claims91 services$6.69 avg. paid by Medicare
Normal, low and high calibrator solution / chips A4256
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers14 claims14 services$2.94 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
6 suppliers29 claims42 services$1.15 avg. paid by Medicare
Wheelchair accessory, headrest, cushioned, any type, including fixed mounting hardware, each E0955
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$13.77 avg. paid by Medicare
Wheelchair accessory, manual swingaway, retractable or removable mounting hardware for joystick, other control interface or positioning accessory E1028
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$14.07 avg. paid by Medicare
Manual adult size wheelchair, includes tilt in space E1161
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$187.05 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 3

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

Internal Medicine
3125 W ALTON GLOOR BLVD
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
Physician Assistant (Medical)
3125 W ALTON GLOOR BLVD
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
Internal Medicine
3125 W ALTON GLOOR BLVD
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520

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 Ricardo Abraham's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ricardo Abraham is 1831182815. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 25, 2005.

Where is Ricardo Abraham located?

Ricardo Abraham practices at 3125 W Alton Gloor Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520. The listed phone number is (956) 544-5700.

What is Ricardo Abraham's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Ricardo Abraham enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ricardo Abraham is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Does Ricardo Abraham hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D2021310) is associated with this NPI, valid through March 9, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Ricardo Abraham 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 2 other insurers list Ricardo Abraham 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 Ricardo Abraham was last updated on August 29, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.