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SOUTH TEXAS MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES
NPI 1861505091
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies in Laredo, TX

Active since August 15, 2006
1403 CALLE DEL NORTE, LAREDO, TX 78041(956) 712-4354(956) 712-4070 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 16, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 16, 2020, Jan 9, 2020, Feb 27, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About South Texas Medical Equipment & Supplies NPPES

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

SOUTH TEXAS MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES (NPI 1861505091) is a healthcare organization registered as a durable medical equipment & medical supplies in Laredo, Texas and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. The organization lists Gerardo Vargas, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861505091
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy332B00000X
Legal Business NameSOUTH TEXAS MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES
Location Address1403 CALLE DEL NORTELaredo, TX 78041-5930
Mailing Address1403 Calle Del NorteLaredo, TX 78041-5930 · (956) 712-4354 · Fax (956) 712-4070
Phone(956) 712-4354
Fax(956) 712-4070
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialGerardo VargasOwner · (956) 712-4354
Enumeration DateAugust 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 16, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 16, 2020
✔ NPI 1861505091 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDurable Medical Equipment & Medical SuppliesSuppliers
Taxonomy Code332B00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 0085112
Definition
A supplier of medical equipment such as respirators, wheelchairs, home dialysis systems, or monitoring systems, that are prescribed by a physician for a patient's use in the home and that are usable for an extended period of time.
1403 CALLE DEL NORTE, Laredo, TX 78041
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Other Identifiers 2

Other532066TX · Bcbs Tx
Medicaid176115701TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Molina Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 16

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories South Texas Medical Equipment And carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

South Texas Medical Equipment And

DMEPOS supplier · Laredo, TXOperated by South Texas Medical Equipment & Supplies
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Does not accept Medicare assignment

South Texas Medical Equipment And has not agreed to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients may be charged more than the Medicare-approved amount; confirm the expected cost with the supplier before ordering.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20577485
Medicare Participant SinceSeptember 9, 2005
Supplier Location1403 Calle Del NorteLaredo, TX 78041
Phone(956) 712-4354
Supplier Specialties
Medical Supply Company Other

Medicare Product Categories

Commodes, Urinals, Bedpans
Raised toilets, Drop-arm commodes, Folding commodes, Plastic urinals, Plastic bedpans, Disposable urinals
Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Non-Mail Order)
Home blood glucose monitors including lancets, reagent strips, and other supplies necessary for the proper functioning of the device
Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Mail Order)
Home blood glucose monitors including lancets, reagent strips, and other supplies necessary for the proper functioning of the device
Hospital Beds (Electric)
Total electric hospital beds, Semi-electric hospital beds
Pneumatic Compression Devices and/or Supplies
Pnuematic compressor, Arm pneumatic appliance, Leg pneumatic appliance
Support Surfaces: Pressure Reducing Beds/Mats/Pads
Group 1 – Alternating pressure pad, Air/Water/Dry pressure pad or pressure mattress. Group 2 - Pressure reducing powered air mattresses, Powered air flotation bed, non-powered pressure reducing mattress Group 3 – Air fluidized bed
Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

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 South Texas Medical Equipment & Supplies's NPI number?

The NPI number for South Texas Medical Equipment & Supplies is 1861505091. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 15, 2006.

Where is South Texas Medical Equipment & Supplies located?

South Texas Medical Equipment & Supplies is located at 1403 Calle Del Norte, Laredo, TX 78041. The listed phone number is (956) 712-4354.

What is South Texas Medical Equipment & Supplies's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies with taxonomy code 332B00000X.

Does South Texas Medical Equipment & Supplies accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

No. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, South Texas Medical Equipment And does not accept Medicare assignment for equipment and supplies, so patients may be charged more than the Medicare-approved amount. Confirm the expected cost with the supplier before ordering.

What insurance does South Texas Medical Equipment & Supplies accept?

Health plans from Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list South Texas Medical Equipment & Supplies 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 South Texas Medical Equipment & Supplies was last updated on March 16, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.