Quick answers
- Does Nestor H. Praderio accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nestor H. Praderio 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 Nestor H. Praderio see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 252 Original Medicare patients and 586 services for Nestor H. Praderio. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nestor H. Praderio's NPI number?
- 1144265562. 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 Nestor H. Praderio, 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 | 252 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 586 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)179 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)165 services
- Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes (90833)122 services
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services (90792)43 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)34 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%
- Depression75%
- Anxiety75%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia67%
- Arthritis54%
Practice locations
Addresses where Nestor H. Praderio is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6000 S Staples St, Suite 406Corpus Christi, TX 78413 (361) 444‑5255
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nestor H. Praderio as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Bay Area Psychiatry Services PC11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
- Geriatric Psychiatryalso
Other psychiatrists in Corpus Christi
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Corpus Christi, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Bay Area Psychiatry Services PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1973 (53 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) | 1144265562 |
| 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
- 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