OSCAR MENDEZ M.D.
NPI 1871565622
Internal Medicine in Edinburg, TX

Active since February 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5501 S MCCOLL RD, EDINBURG, TX 78539(956) 362-8677 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 13, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 13, 2017, Jan 20, 2017, Jan 26, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Oscar Mendez M.d. NPPES

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

OSCAR MENDEZ M.D. (NPI 1871565622) is an individual internal medicine provider in Edinburg, Texas, licensed in Texas (L3397) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Starr County Memorial Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Edinburg.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871565622
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameOSCAR MENDEZCredential: M.D.
Location Address5501 S MCCOLL RDEdinburg, TX 78539-5503
Mailing AddressPo Box 5958Mcallen, TX 78502-5958 · (956) 362-8677
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateFebruary 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 13, 20173 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1871565622 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 · L3397
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.

5501 S MCCOLL RD, Edinburg, TX 78539

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 15501 S McColl RdEdinburg, TX 78539-5503 · Phone (956) 362-8677

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINH26754TX
Medicare PIN319507YK8D
Medicaid157659707TX

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Oscar Mendez M.d. 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 ID7719916121
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050805000683
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

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the 2024 & 2026 CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

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.
90 services88 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Starr County Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Rio Grande City, TX
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450654
Location128 N Fm Rd 3167Rio Grande City, TX 78582 · Starr County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance

Acute Care Hospitals · Edinburg, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipPhysician
CMS Certification Number450869
Location5501 South MccollEdinburg, TX 78539 · Hidalgo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78539 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.

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.

Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers16 claims16 services$48.98 avg. paid by Medicare
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers17 claims17 services$16.25 avg. paid by Medicare
Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers16 claims16 services$10.82 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers23 claims134 services$1.80 avg. paid by Medicare
Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each A7046
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers16 claims16 services$10.73 avg. paid by Medicare
Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers13 claims13 services$28.43 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.

Emergency Medicine
5501 S MCCOLL RD
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5501 S MCCOLL RD
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Anesthesiology
5501 S MCCOLL RD
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5501 S MCCOLL RD
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Anesthesiology
5501 S MCCOLL RD
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Anesthesiology
5501 S MCCOLL RD
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
5501 S MCCOLL RD
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Specialist
5501 S MCCOLL RD
EDINBURG, TX 78539

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1871565622, enumerated as an "individual" on February 06, 2006.

The provider is located at 5501 S MCCOLL RD EDINBURG, TX 78539 and the phone number is (956) 362-8677.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Oscar Mendez is affiliated with: STARR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL and DOCTORS HOSPTAL AT RENAISSANCE.