Quick answers
- Does Carlos H. Orces accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carlos H. Orces 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. Orces see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 217 Original Medicare patients and 1,537 services for Carlos H. Orces. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carlos H. Orces's NPI number?
- 1164483400. 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. Orces, 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 | 217 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,537 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)699 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)269 services
- Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a (G0179)223 services
- Collection and interpretation of physical parameters stored in computers and/or transmitted by the patient and/or caregiver to qualified health care professional, requiring 30 minutes or more, per 30 days (99091)129 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)50 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 cholesterol65%
- Arthritis57%
- Diabetes51%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Anxiety31%
Hospitals where Carlos H. Orces works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carlos H. Orces 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.
- Doctors Hospital of LaredoLaredo, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450643
- Laredo Medical CenterLaredo, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450029
Practice locations
Addresses where Carlos H. Orces is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 702 E Calton Rd, Suite 201aLaredo, TX 78041 (956) 712‑4077
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Rheumatologyalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Laredo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Laredo, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164483400 |
| 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