Quick answers
- Does Rufino G. Talatala accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rufino G. Talatala accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Rufino G. Talatala see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 205 Original Medicare patients and 953 services for Rufino G. Talatala. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rufino G. Talatala's NPI number?
- 1093824153. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Rufino G. Talatala, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 205 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 953 |
| Different services or procedures | 36 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)253 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)192 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)163 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)57 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)52 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Diabetes41%
- Arthritis40%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
Hospitals where Rufino G. Talatala works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rufino G. Talatala at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Baylor Regional Medical Center at PlanoPlano, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450890
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital PlanoPlano, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450771
Practice locations
Addresses where Rufino G. Talatala is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6157 NW Loop 410, 124 Wellmed at Ingram ParkSan Antonio, TX 78238 (210) 523‑1411
- 900 Airport Fwy, Suite 158Hurst, TX 76054 (817) 514‑4000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rufino G. Talatala as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Wellmed Medical Group PA646 clinicians in the group
- Medical Clinic of North Texas, PLLC267 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in San Antonio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Wellmed Medical Group PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1093824153 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians