Quick answers
- Does Carlos H. Salas accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carlos H. Salas 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 Carlos H. Salas see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 171 Original Medicare patients and 933 services for Carlos H. Salas. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carlos H. Salas's NPI number?
- 1144845249. 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 Carlos H. Salas, 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 | 171 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 933 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)165 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)162 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)153 services
- Lactate dehydrogenase (enzyme) level (83615)114 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)68 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%
- Chronic kidney disease55%
- Diabetes53%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)47%
- Arthritis44%
Practice locations
Addresses where Carlos H. Salas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1901 S 2nd StMcAllen, TX 78503 (956) 687‑5150
- 1901 S Col Rowe BlvdMcAllen, TX 78503 (956) 687‑5150
- 2026 S Jackson StJacksonville, TX 75766 (903) 586‑2456
- 5206 Research DrSan Antonio, TX 78240 (210) 595‑5300
- 7848 Gateway Blvd EEl Paso, TX 79915 (915) 599‑1313
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carlos H. Salas as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Texas Oncology PA1,014 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in McAllen
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in McAllen, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Texas Oncology PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2019 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1144845249 |
| 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