Quick answers
- Does Gustavo Barrazueta accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gustavo Barrazueta 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 Gustavo Barrazueta see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 175 Original Medicare patients and 2,521 services for Gustavo Barrazueta. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gustavo Barrazueta's NPI number?
- 1154701670. 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 Gustavo Barrazueta, 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 | 175 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,521 |
| Different services or procedures | 59 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)1,943 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)158 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)83 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)77 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)27 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%
- Arthritis65%
- Diabetes30%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Hospitals where Gustavo Barrazueta works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gustavo Barrazueta 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.
- Artesia General HospitalArtesia, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320030
- Carlsbad Medical CenterCarlsbad, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320063
- Merit Health River RegionVicksburg, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250031
- Nor-Lea Hospital DistrictLovington, NM · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 321305
Practice locations
Addresses where Gustavo Barrazueta is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2200 Hwy 61 N, Suite 1400Vicksburg, MS 39183 (601) 883‑3391
- 2402 W Pierce StCarlsbad, NM 88220
- 2420 W Pierce StCarlsbad, NM 88220
- 2430 W Pierce StCarlsbad, NM 88220 (575) 885‑0995
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gustavo Barrazueta as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pecos Valley of New Mexico LLC34 clinicians in the group
- Vicksburg Clinic LLC27 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Mississippi
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mississippi — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pecos Valley of New Mexico LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1154701670 |
| 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