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DR. MICHAEL TAYLOR ALMQUIST DO
NPI 1891323531
Hospitalist in San Antonio, TX

Q: What is Michael Almquist's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Almquist is 1891323531. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2020.

Q: What is Michael Almquist's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Almquist was last updated on September 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 days 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.

Active since March 30, 2020PECOS Enrolled

4502 MEDICAL DR, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229(210) 358-4000(210) 358-8002 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 11, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 23, 2026, Mar 23, 2026, Nov 15, 2024 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Dr. Michael Taylor Almquist Do NPPES

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

DR. MICHAEL TAYLOR ALMQUIST DO (NPI 1891323531) is an individual hospitalist provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (U4140) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Peterson Regional Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891323531

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. MICHAEL TAYLOR ALMQUISTCredential: DO

Location Address4502 MEDICAL DRSan Antonio, TX 78229-4402

Mailing Address4502 Medical DrSan Antonio, TX 78229-4402 · (201) 358-4000 · Fax (210) 358-8002

Phone(210) 358-4000

Fax(210) 358-8002

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSWilliam Carey University College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated 2020

Enumeration DateMarch 30, 2020

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 23, 20267 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 23, 2026

✔ NPI 1891323531 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · U4140

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 336158 (LA), U4140 (TX)

4502 MEDICAL DR, San Antonio, TX 78229

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 12 Spurs Lane Bldg 6 Ste 100San Antonio, TX 78240-1760 · Phone (210) 615-8003 · Fax (210) 615-1141

Location 2903 SW 24th StSan Antonio, TX 78207-5136 · Phone (210) 432-7801 · Fax (210) 432-7802

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Michael Taylor Almquist Do 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 ID3678996626

PECOS Enrollment IDI20230809003463

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 8

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

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

288 services156 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

168 services108 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

83 services81 patients

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.

76 services76 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

47 services29 patients

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415

This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.

35 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Peterson Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Kerrville, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450007

Location551 Hill Country DriveKerrville, TX 78028 · Kerr County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

University Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number450213

Location4502 Medical DrSan Antonio, TX 78229 · Bexar County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number450388

Location7700 Floyd Curl DrSan Antonio, TX 78229 · Bexar County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hill Country Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Fredericksburg, TX

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number450604

Location1020 South State Highway 16Fredericksburg, TX 78624 · Gillespie County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number670055

Location1139 E Sonterra Blvd,San Antonio, TX 78258 · Bexar County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78229 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

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

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers11 claims11 services$4.10 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.

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