RICARDO ZAVALA
NPI 1881553840
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Edinburg, TX

Active since January 16, 2026Accepts Medicare Assignment
5520 LEONARDO DA VINCI, EDINBURG, TX 78539(956) 362-2910 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Ricardo Zavala NPPES

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

RICARDO ZAVALA (NPI 1881553840) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Edinburg, Texas, licensed in Texas (141338) and active in the NPI registry since January 2026. He is affiliated with South Texas Health System and is a graduate of Other (2025).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881553840
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameRICARDO ZAVALA
Location Address5520 LEONARDO DA VINCIEdinburg, TX 78539-1422
Mailing Address3328 Valle CirEdinburg, TX 78539-2649
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2025
Enumeration DateJanuary 16, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 16, 2026
✔ NPI 1881553840 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 141338
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
5520 LEONARDO DA VINCI, Edinburg, TX 78539

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ricardo Zavala 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 ID4587139803
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260405000076

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Ricardo Zavala reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
301 W EXPRESSWAY 83
Mcallen, TX 78503
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 300 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1402 E 6TH ST
Weslaco, TX 78596
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 14 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

South Texas Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Edinburg, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450119
Location1102 W Trenton RoadEdinburg, TX 78539 · Hidalgo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mission Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Mission, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450176
Location900 South Bryan RoadMission, TX 78572 · Hidalgo County
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
$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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

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

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
5520 LEONARDO DA VINCI, STE 100
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
5520 LEONARDO DA VINCI, STE. 101
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
5520 LEONARDO DA VINCI, STE 100
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
5520 LEONARDO DA VINCI, STE 100
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
5520 LEONARDO DA VINCI, STE 100
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
5520 LEONARDO DA VINCI, STE 100
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5520 LEONARDO DA VINCI
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5520 LEONARDO DA VINCI
EDINBURG, TX 78539

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 Zavala's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ricardo Zavala is 1881553840. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 16, 2026.

Where is Ricardo Zavala located?

Ricardo Zavala practices at 5520 Leonardo Da Vinci, Edinburg, TX 78539. The listed phone number is (956) 362-2910.

What is Ricardo Zavala's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Ricardo Zavala enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ricardo Zavala is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Ricardo Zavala's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ricardo Zavala reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Premier Anesthesia Of Huntsville A Division Of Premier Anesthesia LLC (Mcallen, TX) and Anesthesia Provider Associates LLC (Weslaco, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Ricardo Zavala's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ricardo Zavala accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Ricardo Zavala 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.

Is Ricardo Zavala affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ricardo Zavala is affiliated with South Texas Health System and Mission Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ricardo Zavala was last updated on January 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 months 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.