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Active NPI 1568898658 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Erika Hernandez Schwegler , MD

Anesthesiology • Mcallen, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Erika Schwegler, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Mcallen, TX. With approximately 20 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 2006, Dr. Schwegler delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 101 E. RIDGE ROAD.

Dr. Schwegler is affiliated with Rio Grande Anesthesia And Pain Medicine Consultants, P .A. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for lens surgery, anesthesia for placement or revision of blood flow shunt. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

101 E. Ridge Road

Mcallen, TX 78503

Telephone 9566326744

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio

Graduation Year

2006

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Mcallen, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
20 Yrs -6.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 26.2 Yrs
State Avg: 24.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
16 Specialists

Practicing in Mcallen, TX (4818 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
93.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Schwegler (20 Years) 20 Yrs
Mcallen Specialty Average (26.2 Years) 26.2 Yrs

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
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
13 13 $1104.92 $70.45

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License TX P2358

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Rio Grande Anesthesia And Pain Medicine Consultants, P .a.

101 E Ridge Rd, Mcallen, TX 785031847

Phone: 9566326000

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active April 24, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 24, 2015

Registered at 101 E. RIDGE ROAD, MCALLEN, TX 78503 (Tel: 9566326744)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 24, 2015

Registered at 222 E. RIDGE ROAD, STE. 204, MCALLEN, TX 78503 (Tel: 9566326020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 24, 2015

Recorded as ERIKA SCHWEGLER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 24, 2015

Anesthesiology (License #P2358 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 19, 2013

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1568898658
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 19, 2013
Last Update: April 24, 2015
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

222 E. Ridge Road, Ste. 204

Mcallen, TX 78503

Phone: 9566326020

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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