Active NPI 1154515252 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Ruben D Salinas , MD

Internal Medicine • Austin, TX

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ruben Salinas, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Internal Medicine in Austin, TX. Practice services are available at 1301 W 38TH ST under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least, hospital observation care. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1301 W 38th St
#205

Austin, TX 787051011

Telephone 5123241864

Fax 5124199016

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Drs. Mchorse, Foster And Nutson, L.l.p. Facility NPI 1497728166

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Austin, TX

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 20.8 Yrs

State Avg: 26.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

620 Specialists

Practicing in Austin, TX (9538 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

16.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

88.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	19	19	$1389.00	$166.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	97	93	$1389.00	$169.26
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	16	16	$948.00	$126.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	199	195	$1393.57	$195.13
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	37	37	$1254.78	$175.86
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	14	14	$933.24	$130.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	243	237	$1439.50	$198.43
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	49	48	$1318.91	$180.65
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	19	19	$562.59	$78.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	182	176	$1439.50	$205.28
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	45	45	$562.59	$80.88
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	41	40	$1318.91	$188.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	203	194	$1439.50	$200.35
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	117	56	$741.10	$101.96
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	60	33	$512.49	$69.63
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	56	56	$1318.91	$184.00
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	55	54	$763.71	$105.67
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	29	26	$524.53	$78.99
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	17	17	$1587.72	$199.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	246	98	$741.10	$103.51
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	167	84	$512.49	$72.51
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	127	126	$1439.50	$199.08
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	92	92	$763.71	$106.88
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	46	45	$1318.91	$185.63
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	24	22	$1587.72	$220.82
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	16	16	$517.52	$69.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	201	90	$351.53	$70.83
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	144	141	$947.47	$198.58
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	68	49	$633.58	$102.31
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	64	63	$556.53	$104.69
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	34	34	$934.39	$179.67
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	25	25	$478.84	$135.83
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	20	20	$947.96	$214.70
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	12	12	$442.83	$71.60

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License TX M9628

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

State License FL TRN8806

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

196792902 (TX)

Medicaid State Provider ID

196792903 (TX)

Medicaid State Provider ID

196792901 (TX)

Medicaid State Provider ID

196792904 (TX)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active August 16, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 16, 2013

Registered at 1301 W 38TH ST, #205, AUSTIN, TX 787051011 (Tel: 5123241864)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 16, 2013

Registered at PO BOX 26726, AUSTIN, TX 787550726 (Tel: 5124078686)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 16, 2013

Recorded as RUBEN SALINAS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 16, 2013

Internal Medicine (License #M9628 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 31, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1154515252

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: August 31, 2007

Last Update: August 16, 2013

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 26726

Austin, TX 787550726

Phone: 5124078686

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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