Active NPI 1982668695 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Plinio Antonio Caldera , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Uvalde, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Plinio Caldera, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Uvalde, TX. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical School At Houston in 1996, Dr. Caldera delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at UVALDE MEDICAL AND SURGICAL ASSOCIATES.

Dr. Caldera is affiliated with Uvalde Medical And Surgical Associates and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

Uvalde Medical And Surgical Associates
1195 Garner Field Road Ste. 300

Uvalde, TX 78801

Telephone 8302783086

Fax 8302788873

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Uvalde Medical And Surgical Associates Facility NPI 1730324500

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical School At Houston

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Uvalde, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

30 Yrs +4.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 26.0 Yrs

State Avg: 25.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

3 Specialists

Practicing in Uvalde, TX (1627 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

60.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Caldera (30 Years) 30 Yrs

Uvalde Specialty Average (26.0 Years) 26.0 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
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	161	59	$22.89	$6.90
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	87	60	$156.73	$66.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	79	53	$218.19	$86.65
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	44	$272.03	$104.99
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	43	43	$404.88	$159.55
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	23	$310.90	$117.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$272.03	$107.07
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	14	13	$156.73	$66.10
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	13	11	$23.00	$6.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	16	14	$483.00	$49.10
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$954.55	$86.38

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	125	48	$14.00	$7.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	111	76	$159.00	$76.90
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	84	58	$170.48	$68.26
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	37	30	$99.64	$43.77
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	30	20	$2224.00	$761.21
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	16	$844.13	$53.29
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$238.00	$109.62
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	22	15	$483.00	$52.16
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	18	14	$70.00	$33.99
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$864.46	$78.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	640	51	$1.00	$0.10
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	418	143	$14.00	$6.80
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	381	235	$159.00	$75.08
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	292	195	$171.51	$64.93
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	151	151	$238.00	$108.97
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	123	96	$92.38	$42.07
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	99	68	$70.18	$30.25
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	58	39	$2224.00	$1013.75
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	53	38	$94.00	$43.47
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	45	28	$69.60	$32.72
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	38	38	$222.00	$102.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	27	$236.00	$108.79
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	20	20	$121.00	$51.90
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	14	14	$2796.00	$1241.20
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	12	12	$1371.00	$557.10

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,008	13	$35.00	$11.77
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	412	140	$14.00	$7.02
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	294	169	$159.00	$73.13
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	204	150	$168.63	$63.95
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	125	125	$238.00	$106.94
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	110	91	$95.03	$40.21
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	75	60	$71.04	$29.81
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	34	33	$222.00	$103.07
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	28	24	$94.00	$42.05
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	23	$236.00	$109.38
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	25	16	$72.00	$31.62
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	17	13	$2224.00	$774.82
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	11	11	$1371.00	$557.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,424	20	$35.00	$12.40
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	748	136	$14.45	$6.63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	312	182	$183.29	$73.04
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	215	145	$256.40	$63.70
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	115	115	$273.72	$107.56
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	103	81	$113.60	$39.64
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	81	58	$85.91	$28.55
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	36	27	$125.78	$40.93
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	31	31	$264.97	$102.69
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	22	$276.56	$108.54
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	17	11	$109.35	$31.38

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License TX K2862

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

144608006 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Uvalde Medical And Surgical Associates

1195 Garner Field Rd, Uvalde, TX 788014822

Phone: 83027862511175

Secondary Practice Locations

1315 St Joseph Pkwy, Suite 800

Houston, TX 770028233

Phone: 7136506900

1315 St Joseph Pkwy, Suite 800

Houston, TX 770028233

Phone: 7136506900

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

6 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Alberto Madrid , MD

Surgery

NPI 1427010370

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Sandra Boenig , DO

Surgery

NPI 1487628160

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Eugene Trotta , PA

Physician Assistant - Medical

NPI 1609838887

Physician Assistant

Dr. Jack Conoley , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1780802389

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Ryan Teague , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1891973871

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Andrea Barrett , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1932177458

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location September 27, 2023

Registered at UVALDE MEDICAL AND SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, 1195 GARNER FIELD ROAD STE. 300, UVALDE, TX 78801 (Tel: 8302783086)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 27, 2023

Registered at UVALDE MEDICAL AND SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, 1195 GARNER FIELD ROAD STE. 300, UVALDE, TX 78801 (Tel: 8302783086)

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Updated Practice Location March 11, 2019

Registered at 13802 CENTERFIELD DR STE 300, HOUSTON, TX 77070 (Tel: 2817370999)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 11, 2019

Registered at 13802 CENTERFIELD DR STE 300, HOUSTON, TX 770706043 (Tel: 2817370999)

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NPI Profile Active September 02, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 02, 2009

Registered at 1315 ST JOSEPH PKWY, SUITE 800, HOUSTON, TX 770028233 (Tel: 7136506900)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 02, 2009

Registered at 1315 ST JOSEPH PKWY, SUITE 800, HOUSTON, TX 770028233 (Tel: 7136506900)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 02, 2009

Recorded as PLINIO CALDERA, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 02, 2009

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #K2862 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 12, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1982668695

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: April 12, 2006

Last Update: September 27, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Uvalde Medical And Surgical Associates, 1195 Garner Field Road Ste. 300

Uvalde, TX 78801

Phone: 8302783086

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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