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DR. JORGE RICO
NPI 1952120495
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Mcallen, TX

Active since October 10, 2024Accepts Medicare Assignment
301 W EXPY 83, MCALLEN, TX 78503(956) 263-7806 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 10, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Jorge Rico NPPES

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

DR. JORGE RICO (NPI 1952120495) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Mcallen, Texas, licensed in Texas (1177360) and active in the NPI registry since October 2024. He is affiliated with South Texas Health System and is a graduate of Other (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952120495
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JORGE RICO
Location Address301 W EXPY 83Mcallen, TX 78503-3045
Mailing Address801 Ohio StMission, TX 78573-0837
Phone(956) 263-7806
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateOctober 10, 2024
NPPES CertifiedOctober 10, 2024
✔ NPI 1952120495 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 · 1177360
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.
301 W EXPY 83, Mcallen, TX 78503
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Jorge Rico 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 ID5890222111
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241227002408

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Jorge Rico reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Premier Anesthesia Of Huntsville A Division Of Premier Anesthesia LLC
Same address
Anesthesiology
301 W EXPRESSWAY 83
Mcallen, TX 78503
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 300 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1346570355 (877) 959-6721

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

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78503 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 19

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

KRYSTHA YDANNI CANTU M.D.
Surgery
301 W EXPY 83
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Hidalgo County (956) 534-8736
STACY TAVAREZ CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
301 W EXPY 83
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Hidalgo County (956) 632-4000
CESAR ALEJANDRO VARELA ULLOA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
301 W EXPY 83
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Hidalgo County (956) 632-4205
MARLA LIBIER GONZALEZ LIZARRAGA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
301 W EXPY 83
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Hidalgo County (956) 632-4000
DIANE SINCLAIR ACUTE CARE NP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
301 W EXPY 83
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Hidalgo County (956) 632-4976
DR. JUDJEE DIAZ DNP, FNP-BC, ENP-C
Nurse Practitioner
301 W EXPY 83
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Hidalgo County (956) 632-4100
MCALLEN EMERGENCY MEDICINE ASSOCIATES PA
Emergency Medicine
301 W EXPY 83
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Hidalgo County (956) 632-4100
SHYALA BROOKE BENSEN
Physician Assistant
301 W EXPY 83
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Hidalgo County (956) 632-4000

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 Jorge Rico's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jorge Rico is 1952120495. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 10, 2024.

Where is Jorge Rico located?

Jorge Rico practices at 301 W Expy 83, Mcallen, TX 78503. The listed phone number is (956) 263-7806.

What is Jorge Rico's specialty?

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

Is Jorge Rico enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jorge Rico 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 organization bills Medicare for Jorge Rico's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jorge Rico reassigns Medicare benefits to Premier Anesthesia Of Huntsville A Division Of Premier Anesthesia LLC (Mcallen, TX). The 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 Jorge Rico's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Jorge Rico accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Jorge Rico 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 Jorge Rico affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jorge Rico is affiliated with South Texas Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jorge Rico was last updated on October 10, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.