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DR. RICARDO ALBERTO LEMUS D.O.
NPI 1972550366
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Brownsville, TX

Active since May 30, 2006PECOS Enrolled
3355 BOCA CHICA BLVD STE 1, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521(956) 542-2410(956) 542-2470 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 13, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Ricardo Alberto Lemus D.o. NPPES

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

DR. RICARDO ALBERTO LEMUS D.O. (NPI 1972550366) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Brownsville, Texas, licensed in Texas (M0793) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972550366
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICARDO ALBERTO LEMUSCredential: D.O.
Location Address3355 BOCA CHICA BLVD STE 1Brownsville, TX 78521-4201
Mailing Address3355 Boca Chica Blvd Ste 1Brownsville, TX 78521-4201 · (956) 542-2410 · Fax (956) 542-2470
Phone(956) 542-2410
Fax(956) 542-2470
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 13, 2022
✔ NPI 1972550366 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · M0793
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
3355 BOCA CHICA BLVD STE 1, Brownsville, TX 78521
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1812661-01TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.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 (PECOS)

Dr. Ricardo Alberto Lemus D.o. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

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

Legacy Community Health Services, Inc
292 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
1415 CALIFORNIA ST
Houston, TX 77006
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 402 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1679524961 (832) 548-5000
Obhg Texas Holdings, P.A.
310 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
12221 N MOPAC EXPY
Austin, TX 78758
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Obhg Texas Holdings PA
  • 998 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083917769 (800) 967-2289

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78521 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

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

GABRIELA ALEJANDRA SOTO
Physical Therapist
3355 BOCA CHICA BLVD STE 1
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521
Cameron County (956) 546-4009

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 Lemus's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ricardo Lemus is 1972550366. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 30, 2006.

Where is Ricardo Lemus located?

Ricardo Lemus practices at 3355 Boca Chica Blvd Ste 1, Brownsville, TX 78521. The listed phone number is (956) 542-2410.

What is Ricardo Lemus's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Ricardo Lemus enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ricardo Lemus is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Ricardo Lemus's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ricardo Lemus reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Legacy Community Health Services, Inc (Houston, TX) and Obhg Texas Holdings, P.A. (Austin, 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 Lemus's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ricardo Lemus accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 5 other insurers list Ricardo Lemus 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ricardo Lemus was last updated on January 13, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.