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DR. KRISTEL FERNANDEZ-LOPEZ MD
NPI 1982272589
Internal Medicine in San Benito, TX

Active since June 11, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
850 W US HIGHWAY 77 STE C, SAN BENITO, TX 78586(956) 361-4558(956) 361-4998 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 17, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 17, 2024, Jun 11, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Kristel Fernandez-lopez Md NPPES

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

DR. KRISTEL FERNANDEZ-LOPEZ MD (NPI 1982272589) is an individual internal medicine provider in San Benito, Texas, licensed in Texas (V4908) and active in the NPI registry since June 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982272589
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KRISTEL FERNANDEZ-LOPEZCredential: MD
Location Address850 W US HIGHWAY 77 STE CSan Benito, TX 78586-4317
Mailing Address850 W Us Highway 77 Ste CSan Benito, TX 78586-4317 · (956) 361-4558 · Fax (956) 361-4998
Phone(956) 361-4558
Fax(956) 361-4998
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateJune 11, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 17, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 17, 2024
✔ NPI 1982272589 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · V4908
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
850 W US HIGHWAY 77 STE C, San Benito, TX 78586
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kristel Fernandez-lopez 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 ID4385045376
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241209001994
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Kristel Fernandez-lopez reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Wellmed Medical Group, P.A.
41 mi
Family Medicine
2013 E GRIFFIN PKWY
Mission, TX 78572
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Wellmed Medical Group PA
  • 762 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1194023697 (956) 585-4715

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 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 78586 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

CARLINA LORA MD
Family Medicine
850 W US HIGHWAY 77 STE C
SAN BENITO, TX 78586
Cameron County (956) 361-4558
DAVID ALLEN VIGIL NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
850 W US HIGHWAY 77 STE C
SAN BENITO, TX 78586
Cameron County (956) 361-4558
DR. GREGORY M STIRNEMAN DPM
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
850 W US HIGHWAY 77 STE C
SAN BENITO, TX 78586
Cameron County (956) 361-4558
IRASEMA GARCIA NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
850 W US HIGHWAY 77 STE C
SAN BENITO, TX 78586
Cameron County (956) 361-4558

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 Kristel Fernandez-lopez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kristel Fernandez-lopez is 1982272589. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 11, 2021.

Where is Kristel Fernandez-lopez located?

Kristel Fernandez-lopez practices at 850 W Us Highway 77 Ste C, San Benito, TX 78586. The listed phone number is (956) 361-4558.

What is Kristel Fernandez-lopez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Kristel Fernandez-lopez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kristel Fernandez-lopez 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 Kristel Fernandez-lopez's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kristel Fernandez-lopez reassigns Medicare benefits to Wellmed Medical Group, P.A. (Mission, 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 Kristel Fernandez-lopez's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Kristel Fernandez-lopez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kristel Fernandez-lopez is affiliated with Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company LLC and Harlingen Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kristel Fernandez-lopez was last updated on December 17, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 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.