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Active NPI 1588683155 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Carmelo Otero , MD

Surgery • San Antonio, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Carmelo Otero, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in San Antonio, TX. With approximately 45 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1981, Dr. Otero delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 215 N SAN SABA STE 206.

Dr. Otero is affiliated with M Reza Mizani Md Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, ultrasound of dialysis access, ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

215 N San Saba Ste 206

San Antonio, TX 782073120

Telephone 2106156626
Fax 2104770279
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1981

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in San Antonio, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
45 Yrs +22.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.2 Yrs
State Avg: 25.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
169 Specialists

Practicing in San Antonio, TX (2342 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
7.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
70.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Otero (45 Years) 45 Yrs
San Antonio Specialty Average (22.2 Years) 22.2 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
317 163 $367.90 $121.39
93990 Ultrasound of dialysis access
131 73 $449.00 $118.93
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries
94 69 $249.00 $64.09
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
69 64 $496.00 $161.48
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist
54 40 $674.00 $221.97
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
52 52 $479.77 $159.45
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers
50 40 $574.00 $171.57
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow
48 34 $585.00 $173.88
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries
47 41 $386.00 $118.86
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
43 25 $226.00 $75.26
75625 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of abdominal aorta
38 34 $359.00 $63.98
36901 Insertion of needle and/or catheter into dialysis circuit, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation
38 36 $472.00 $148.99
75716 Review by radiologist of both arms or legs arteries image
35 33 $463.00 $87.46
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts
35 24 $439.00 $114.29
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts
28 27 $745.00 $216.61
93986 Complete ultrasound of artery and vein blood flow pre-op assessment on side of body for hemodialysis access
27 24 $452.00 $120.45
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device
26 22 $51.00 $16.45
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes
24 20 $35.00 $11.17
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes
24 16 $142.00 $46.88
36246 Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial second order branch
22 21 $719.27 $236.75
36589 Removal of central venous catheter for infusion
18 17 $386.00 $119.28
36830 Connection of tube graft to vein and artery for dialysis
16 14 $1891.00 $599.79
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg
15 13 $447.00 $78.12
36832 Revision of dialysis graft, open procedure
13 13 $2151.00 $690.05
36833 Revision of dialysis graft with removal of blood cot, open procedure
13 11 $2295.00 $700.57
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)
13 13 $732.00 $190.27

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-10-10
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX G7417

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
150394808 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

M Reza Mizani Md Pa

137 Palo Alto Rd, San Antonio, TX 782113736

Phone: 2105725330

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

6 Associated Practitioners
Sarahy Oramas , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1396483152

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Andrew Nagy

Surgery - Vascular Surgery

NPI 1407242100
Marlen Diaz , APRN-CNP

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

NPI 1437970126

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Dimitrios Miserlis , MD

Surgery - Vascular Surgery

NPI 1720375348

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Ashton Lee , MD

Surgery - Vascular Surgery

NPI 1801321757

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Ellis Salloum , MD

Surgery - Vascular Surgery

NPI 1871540088

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location October 10, 2024

Registered at 215 N SAN SABA STE 206, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782073120 (Tel: 2106156626)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 10, 2024

Registered at PO BOX 650002, DEPT 8286, DALLAS, TX 752650002 (Tel: 2106156626)

NPI Profile Active February 18, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 18, 2015

Registered at 225 E SONTERRA BLVD, 201, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782583992 (Tel: 2106156626)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 18, 2015

Registered at PO BOX 2636, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782992636 (Tel: 2106156626)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 18, 2015

Recorded as CARMELO OTERO, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 18, 2015

Surgery (License #G7417 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: 1588683155
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 18, 2006
Last Update: October 10, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 650002, Dept 8286

Dallas, TX 752650002

Phone: 2106156626

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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