Dr Alejandro Fuentes, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Weslaco, TX

Dr Alejandro Fuentes, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Weslaco, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Rio Grande Valley Adult And Internal Medicine Specialists Pa and his current practice location is 1710 E 8th St, Weslaco, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 969-2536.

Dr Alejandro Fuentes is licensed to practice in Texas (license number H0366) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1619940475.

Contact Information

Dr Alejandro Fuentes, MD
1710 E 8th St,
Weslaco, TX 78596-6646
(956) 969-2536
(956) 968-5542



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Alejandro Fuentes
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience39 Years
Location1710 E 8th St, Weslaco, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Alejandro Fuentes attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1619940475
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/29/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9335056100
  • Enrollment ID: I20060113000361

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Alejandro Fuentes such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1619940475NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine H0366 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Knapp Medical CenterWeslaco, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Rio Grande Valley Adult And Internal Medicine Specialists Pa276943164211

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Entity NameRio Grande Valley Adult & Internal Medicine Specialists Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528039120
PECOS PAC ID: 2769431642
Enrollment ID: O20050118000786

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Alejandro Fuentes, MD
1710 E 8th St,
Weslaco, TX 78596-6646

Ph: (956) 969-2536
Dr Alejandro Fuentes, MD
1710 E 8th St,
Weslaco, TX 78596-6646

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Family Medicine Doctors in Weslaco, TX

Dr. Armando I Gutierrez, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1001 James St, Weslaco, TX 78596
Phone: 956-647-8600    Fax: 956-969-9564
Melecia Fuentes, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1206 E 6th St, Weslaco, TX 78596
Phone: 956-447-8377    Fax: 956-973-8034
Renee Terene Gounden, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 555 S International Blvd Ste B-100, Weslaco, TX 78596
Phone: 956-477-1515    
Benjamin A Salinas, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1609 N International Blvd, Weslaco, TX 78599
Phone: 956-565-2727    Fax: 956-351-5786
Jorge Saenz, MD PA
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1416 E Expressway 83, Ste. 2, Weslaco, TX 78596
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Larissa Nyvia Riojas, DO
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1206 E 6th St, Weslaco, TX 78596
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Dr. Michael Eisen, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1315 E 6th St Ste 10, Weslaco, TX 78596
Phone: 956-296-2821    Fax: 956-447-9696

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