Deactivated NPI 1467498030 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Dr. Ruben D Pechero , MD

Specialist • Mcallen, TX

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Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status

According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. Ruben Pechero has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date June 21, 2006

NPI Deactivation Date August 25, 2020

Total Practice Duration ~14 Years of Practice (2006 – 2020)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ruben Pechero, MD was a registered Specialist practicing in Mcallen, TX. Throughout an active medical career spanning 14 years, Dr. Pechero provided care at the practice location at 1005 E NOLANA LOOP until profile deactivation on 2020-08-25.

Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each, therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each, electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care. Public procedure reimbursement records and service volume details are provided below for historical transparency.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1005 E Nolana Loop

Mcallen, TX 785046101

Telephone 9566866510

Fax 9566862942

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Rio Grande Valley Orthopedic Center Facility NPI 1619026507

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Specialist in Mcallen, TX

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 39.0 Yrs

State Avg: 38.0 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

25 Specialists

Practicing in Mcallen, TX (2033 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

4.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

59.2% 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 (2020)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	714	66	$65.00	$23.97
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes	308	55	$70.00	$32.72
G0283 Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care	165	44	$35.00	$10.07
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	85	49	$120.00	$70.85
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	55	18	$50.00	$21.85
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	30	11	$30.00	$0.53
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	26	17	$120.00	$36.65
97163 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 45 minutes	23	22	$200.00	$82.26
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$250.00	$104.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	1,452	135	$65.00	$24.70
G0283 Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care	479	116	$35.00	$10.16
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes	308	67	$70.00	$33.66
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	271	123	$120.00	$71.16
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	244	70	$50.00	$21.35
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	160	33	$20.00	$1.60
97035 Application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes	88	22	$45.00	$10.58
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	63	43	$120.00	$34.53
97163 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 45 minutes	63	57	$200.00	$82.31
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	52	21	$30.00	$0.54
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	45	$250.00	$104.09
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	39	23	$250.00	$57.43
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	21	14	$145.00	$28.61
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	16	$220.00	$104.78
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	18	18	$2184.00	$126.13
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	16	11	$120.00	$34.71
72275 Radiological supervision and interpretation x-ray of covering of spinal cord	15	12	$2500.00	$117.27
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	15	14	$50.00	$15.97
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	14	11	$115.00	$30.63
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	14	11	$5000.00	$239.86
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	14	14	$1989.00	$154.04
97164 Re-evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes	13	12	$140.00	$49.65
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	13	12	$1956.00	$154.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	1,263	111	$65.00	$24.78
G0283 Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care	541	108	$35.00	$10.10
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	322	70	$50.00	$20.52
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	232	117	$120.13	$67.46
97035 Application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes	151	40	$45.00	$9.94
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	83	30	$20.00	$1.76
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	52	40	$120.00	$32.06
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	51	19	$30.00	$0.57
97163 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 45 minutes	48	46	$200.00	$77.91
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes	40	17	$70.00	$31.67
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	33	$250.00	$100.01
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	31	25	$250.00	$56.14
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	30	20	$115.00	$28.38
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	19	19	$2184.00	$132.77
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	17	13	$50.00	$18.86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$220.00	$99.97
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	15	13	$145.00	$26.86
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	11	11	$1956.00	$153.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	1,257	123	$65.00	$25.74
G0283 Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care	543	119	$32.46	$9.48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	364	168	$120.00	$66.28
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	319	68	$50.00	$21.20
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	247	58	$20.00	$1.80
97035 Application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes	102	39	$45.00	$9.57
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	82	31	$30.00	$0.67
97163 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 45 minutes	80	75	$200.00	$74.57
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	68	52	$120.00	$31.51
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	65	65	$250.00	$98.51
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	46	35	$288.04	$59.74
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	42	26	$115.00	$27.56
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	33	15	$115.00	$24.91
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	31	28	$145.00	$25.59
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	28	26	$1956.00	$146.01
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	25	20	$50.00	$22.93
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	23	14	$130.00	$26.01
72275 Radiological supervision and interpretation x-ray of covering of spinal cord	23	19	$2500.00	$48.12
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	22	21	$2184.00	$131.17
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	21	18	$3095.24	$220.53
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	21	16	$90.00	$39.51
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	21	14	$120.00	$29.65
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	18	16	$1989.00	$144.53
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$208.33	$98.07
72141 MRI scan of upper spinal canal	11	11	$2196.00	$132.11

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Specialist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 174400000X

State License TX D4834

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

6 Associated Practitioners

Juan Saenz

Physician Assistant - Medical

NPI 1124520374

Dane Overfield , LPT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1275242273

Cecilia Torres , PA-C

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1790413003

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Guillermo Pechero , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1811931660

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Michael Watson , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1861787368

Physician Assistant

David Madrigal , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1932752995

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Deactivated August 25, 2020

Record deactivated on August 25, 2020

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NPI Profile Active May 21, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 21, 2009

Registered at 1005 E NOLANA LOOP, MCALLEN, TX 785046101 (Tel: 9566866510)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 21, 2009

Registered at 1005 EAST NOLANA LOOP, MCALLEN, TX 78502 (Tel: 9566866510)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 21, 2009

Recorded as RUBEN PECHERO, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 21, 2009

Specialist (License #D4834 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 21, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1467498030

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 21, 2006

Last Update: May 21, 2009

Deactivation Date: August 25, 2020

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1005 East Nolana Loop

Mcallen, TX 78502

Phone: 9566866510

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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