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GERARDO J. SANCHEZ M.D.
NPI 1841242286
Specialist in Brownsville, TX

Active since May 16, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1040 W JEFFERSON ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520(956) 698-5493(956) 698-4423 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

  • Individual
  • Male
  • Specialist
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled

About GERARDO SANCHEZ

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Gerardo Sanchez, a provider established in Brownsville, Texas with a medical specialization in Specialist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1841242286 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 174400000X with license number G9387 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated July 2026.

NPI
1841242286
Provider Name
GERARDO J. SANCHEZ M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1040 W JEFFERSON ST BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
Location Phone
(956) 698-5493
Location Fax
(956) 698-4423
Mailing Address
1040 W JEFFERSON ST BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
Mailing Phone
(956) 698-5493
Mailing Fax
(956) 698-4423
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
05-16-2006
Last Update Date
07-13-2026
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Specialist

Taxonomy Code
174400000X
Type
Other Service Providers
License No.
G9387
License State
TX
Taxonomy Description
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 204 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 301 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? Standard - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 206 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 603 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Gold HMO? Standard - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 303 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 305 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? Standard - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 203 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 803 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Gold? Standard - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 202 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 605 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Silver? Standard - POS
  • Blue Advantage Security HMO? 200 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 205 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 801 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Silver HMO? Standard - HMO
  • MyBlue Health Bronze? 402 - HMO
  • Molina Gold Core 1640 - HMO
  • Molina Gold Core 1640 Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Core 1640 Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Saver 750 - HMO
  • Molina Gold Saver 750 Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Saver 750 Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Standard - HMO
  • Molina Silver Core - HMO
  • Molina Silver Core Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
  • Molina Silver Core Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
  • Molina Silver Saver with Four Free PCP Visits - HMO
  • Molina Silver Standard - HMO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Gerardo Sanchez is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

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NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1841242286, we treat the final digit (6) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 64. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 64 = 6).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
8
Unchanged
Pos 3
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
6
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 4 → 8 2 → 4 2 → 4 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 8 + 8 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 2 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 64

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 64 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 64 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1841242286.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 19 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
1040 W JEFFERSON ST
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1040 W JEFFERSON ST
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
1040 W JEFFERSON ST
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1040 W JEFFERSON ST, DEPT OF PATHOLOGY
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1040 W JEFFERSON ST
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1040 W JEFFERSON ST
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
General Acute Care Hospital
1040 W JEFFERSON ST
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
Anesthesiology
1040 W JEFFERSON ST
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
Skilled Nursing Facility
1040 W JEFFERSON ST
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
Legal Medicine
1040 W JEFFERSON ST
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
Internal Medicine
1040 W JEFFERSON ST
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
General Acute Care Hospital
1040 W JEFFERSON ST
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
Emergency Medicine
1040 W JEFFERSON ST
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
1040 W JEFFERSON ST
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1040 W JEFFERSON ST
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1040 W JEFFERSON ST
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
Physician Assistant
1040 W JEFFERSON ST
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
1040 W JEFFERSON ST
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
General Acute Care Hospital
1040 W JEFFERSON ST
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1841242286, enumerated as an "individual" on May 16, 2006.

The provider is located at 1040 W JEFFERSON ST BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520 and the phone number is (956) 698-5493.

Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Molina. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.