VERONICA SALAZAR MD
NPI 1972997963
Family Medicine in Edinburg, TX

Active since March 27, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81.44/100
CMS Quality Rating
3804 S JACKSON RD STE 2, EDINBURG, TX 78539(956) 296-3021 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 27, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 27, 2024, Mar 8, 2019, Oct 4, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Veronica Salazar Md NPPES

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

VERONICA SALAZAR MD (NPI 1972997963) is an individual family medicine provider in Edinburg, Texas, licensed in Texas (R7872) and active in the NPI registry since March 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mission Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Mcallen.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972997963
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameVERONICA SALAZARCredential: MD
Location Address3804 S JACKSON RD STE 2Edinburg, TX 78539-6683
Mailing Address1000 E Dove AveMcallen, TX 78504-3974 · (956) 362-3520 · Fax (956) 362-3529
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateMarch 27, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 27, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 27, 2024
NPI 1972997963 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 · R7872
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.
3804 S JACKSON RD STE 2, Edinburg, TX 78539

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11000 E Dove AveMcAllen, TX 78504 · Phone (956) 362-3520 · Fax (956) 362-3552

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid393284001TX
OtherH08JV82001TX · Bcbs

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

Veronica Salazar Md 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 ID6406142439
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180712000174
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 2

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.
21 services14 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.
15 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

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
$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.

81.44/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality65.83
Promoting Interoperability98
Improvement Activities40
Cost49.23

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
48%126 patients3/55-star benchmark: 93%
Cervical Cancer Screening
47%238 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
29%49 patients2/55-star benchmark: 87%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
27%280 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Controlling High Blood Pressure
36%183 patients2/55-star benchmark: 91%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
17%141 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (>9%)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
75%141 patients2/55-star benchmark: 91%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
65%794 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
99%594 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
34%87 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
35%528 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
31%395 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented
21%556 patients2/55-star benchmark: 61%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Patients screened: 57% · 474 patients
55%474 patients
Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information
81%345 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
64%138 patients3/55-star benchmark: 91%
Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients appropriateDiagnosis: 2% · 94 patients
Patients totalRate: 13% · 96 patients
11%96 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
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 2

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$14.87 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers13 claims13 services$62.22 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.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3804 S JACKSON RD STE 2
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Marriage & Family Therapist
3804 S JACKSON RD STE 2
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Family Medicine
3804 S JACKSON RD STE 2
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Family Medicine
3804 S JACKSON RD STE 2
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3804 S JACKSON RD STE 2
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Physician Assistant
3804 S JACKSON RD STE 2
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Family Medicine
3804 S JACKSON RD STE 2
EDINBURG, TX 78539
Family Medicine
3804 S JACKSON RD STE 2
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 Veronica Salazar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Veronica Salazar is 1972997963. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2015.

Where is Veronica Salazar located?

Veronica Salazar practices at 3804 S Jackson Rd Ste 2, Edinburg, TX 78539. The listed phone number is (956) 296-3021.

What is Veronica Salazar's specialty?

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

Is Veronica Salazar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Veronica Salazar 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 Veronica Salazar accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Molina Healthcare list Veronica Salazar 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 Veronica Salazar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Veronica Salazar is affiliated with Mission Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Veronica Salazar was last updated on December 27, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.