Active NPI 1215956834 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Angel J Tamez , MD

Surgery • Mcallen, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Angel Tamez, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Mcallen, TX. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1998, Dr. Tamez delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 222 E RIDGE RD STE 106.

Dr. Tamez is affiliated with Mcallen Comprehensive Upper Extremity Center Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

222 E Ridge Rd Ste 106

Mcallen, TX 785031251

Telephone 9569920404

Fax 9569920414

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Mcallen, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

28 Yrs -0.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 28.2 Yrs

State Avg: 25.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

28 Specialists

Practicing in Mcallen, TX (2342 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

54.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Tamez (28 Years) 28 Yrs

Mcallen Specialty Average (28.2 Years) 28.2 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
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	55	20	$148.95	$75.06
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	33	29	$278.61	$121.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	32	30	$268.00	$124.95
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	30	14	$141.00	$76.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	13	12	$268.00	$128.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	13	13	$268.00	$131.34

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	53	22	$141.00	$70.82
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	28	26	$393.00	$197.88
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	23	20	$202.00	$102.10
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	21	21	$268.00	$135.28

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	56	55	$393.00	$198.52
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	30	29	$268.00	$134.32
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	25	19	$78.00	$38.64
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	24	19	$141.00	$71.40
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	21	21	$202.00	$102.13

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	72	47	$202.00	$101.71
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	53	53	$393.00	$197.77
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	35	21	$141.00	$71.03

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	57	30	$197.08	$101.20
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	46	46	$388.66	$196.50
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	33	33	$298.91	$157.38
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	32	25	$253.94	$135.32

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX N6058

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mcallen Comprehensive Upper Extremity Center Pllc

222 E Ridge Rd, Mcallen, TX 785031251

Phone: 9569920404

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Ross Chapel , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1922325190

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

13 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active February 01, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 01, 2018

Registered at 222 E RIDGE RD STE 106, MCALLEN, TX 785031251 (Tel: 9569920404)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 01, 2018

Registered at 222 E RIDGE RD STE 106, MCALLEN, TX 785031251 (Tel: 9569920404)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 01, 2018

Recorded as ANGEL TAMEZ, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 01, 2018

Surgery (License #N6058 in TX)

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Updated Practice Location March 16, 2017

Registered at 343 W HOUSTON ST, 609, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782052107 (Tel: 2102499648)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 16, 2017

Registered at 343 W HOUSTON ST, STE 211, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782052107 (Tel: 2102499648)

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NPI Profile Active December 01, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 01, 2016

Registered at 417 E HILDEBRAND AVE, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782122502 (Tel: 2103927726)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 01, 2016

Registered at 343 W HOUSTON ST, STE 703, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782052130 (Tel: 2103927726)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 01, 2016

Recorded as ANGEL TAMEZ, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 01, 2016

Surgery (License #N6058 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 18, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1215956834

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 18, 2006

Last Update: February 01, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

222 E Ridge Rd Ste 106

Mcallen, TX 785031251

Phone: 9569920404

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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