DR. FRANK TORRES M.D.
NPI 1972500551
Family Medicine in Harlingen, TX

Active since June 28, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
721 W HARRISON AVE, HARLINGEN, TX 78550(956) 247-7000(956) 399-6331 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 15, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Frank Torres M.d. NPPES

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

DR. FRANK TORRES M.D. (NPI 1972500551) is an individual family medicine provider in Harlingen, Texas, licensed in Texas (L1483) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc, and maintains a secondary practice location in San Benito.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972500551
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. FRANK TORRESCredential: M.D.
Location Address721 W HARRISON AVEHarlingen, TX 78550-6016
Mailing Address502 S Closner BlvdEdinburg, TX 78539-4660 · (956) 247-7000 · Fax (956) 399-6331
Fax(956) 399-6331
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateJune 28, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 15, 2023
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 15, 2023
NPI 1972500551 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in TX · L1483
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
721 W HARRISON AVE, Harlingen, TX 78550

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1351 N Sam Houston BlvdSan Benito, TX 78586-4696 · Phone (956) 247-7000 · Fax (956) 399-6331

Other Identifiers 1

OtherL1483TX · Texas Medical Board

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

Dr. Frank Torres 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 ID143369967
PECOS Enrollment IDI20091207000708
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 9

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
262 services104 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.
87 services61 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
63 services63 patients
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 85025
A Complete Blood Cell Count is a common test that measures various components of the blood, including red cells (carry oxygen), white cells (fight infection), and platelets (help blood clot). An automated test ensures accuracy. The differential count provides detailed information about white cell types.
51 services41 patients
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
42 services24 patients
Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis 82044
Urine microalbumin analysis is a test that measures the amount of a protein called albumin in your urine. This protein is usually present in very small amounts, but higher levels can indicate kidney issues. The test is non-invasive and involves a simple urine sample.
28 services27 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company LLC

Acute Care Hospitals · Harlingen, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450033
Location2101 Pease StHarlingen, TX 78550 · Cameron County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Harlingen Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Harlingen, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450855
Location5501 South Expressway 77Harlingen, TX 78550 · Cameron County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78550 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Medication Reconciliation Post-Discharge
The percentage of discharges from any inpatient facility (e.g. hospital, skilled nursing facility, or rehabilitation facility) for patients 18 years and older of age seen within 30 days following discharge in the office by the physician, prescribing…
Patients 65+: 100% · 59 patients
100%68 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 13

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
11 suppliers66 claims174 services$6.56 avg. paid by Medicare
Normal, low and high calibrator solution / chips A4256
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
3 suppliers16 claims16 services$2.92 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
11 suppliers55 claims82 services$1.13 avg. paid by Medicare
For diabetics only, fitting (including follow-up), custom preparation and supply of off-the-shelf depth-inlay shoe manufactured to accommodate multi-density insert(s), per shoe A5500
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
5 suppliers16 claims32 services$46.71 avg. paid by Medicare
For diabetics only, multiple density insert, direct formed, molded to foot after external heat source of 230 degrees fahrenheit or higher, total contact with patient's foot, including arch, base layer minimum of 1/4 inch material of shore a 35 durometer or 3/16 inch material of shore a 40 durometer (or higher), prefabricated, each A5512
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
5 suppliers16 claims96 services$24.79 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral feeding supply kit; syringe fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4034
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
3 suppliers17 claims499 services$3.18 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 8

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

Family Medicine
721 W HARRISON AVE
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Nurse Practitioner
721 W HARRISON AVE
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
721 W HARRISON AVE, SUITE A
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
721 W HARRISON AVE
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Clinical Medical Laboratory
721 W HARRISON AVE
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Family Medicine
721 W HARRISON AVE
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Family Medicine
721 W HARRISON AVE
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Family Medicine
721 W HARRISON AVE
HARLINGEN, TX 78550

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 Frank Torres's NPI number?

The NPI number for Frank Torres is 1972500551. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 28, 2005.

Where is Frank Torres located?

Frank Torres practices at 721 W Harrison Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550. The listed phone number is (956) 247-7000.

What is Frank Torres's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Frank Torres enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Frank Torres 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.

What insurance does Frank Torres accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Frank Torres 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 Frank Torres affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Frank Torres is affiliated with Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company LLC and Harlingen Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Frank Torres was last updated on September 15, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.