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Internal Medicine

Nelson R. Kalaf, MD

Works at hospitals in Edinburg, TX · Mission, TX · McAllen, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Nelson R. Kalaf, MD is an internal medicine doctor at 2023 E Griffin Pkwy, Mission, TX 78572. Phone: (956) 585-2525. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Nelson R. Kalaf had 156 Original Medicare patients and 1,218 services. NPI 1205858107. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Nelson R. Kalaf, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Nelson R. Kalaf accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nelson R. Kalaf 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 Nelson R. Kalaf see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 156 Original Medicare patients and 1,218 services for Nelson R. Kalaf. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Nelson R. Kalaf's NPI number?
1205858107. 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 Nelson R. Kalaf, 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 patients156
Services billed to Medicare1,218
Different services or procedures35
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients78

Most frequent services

  1. Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)337 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)337 services
  3. Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)98 services
  4. Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)91 services
  5. Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)86 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 disease56%
  • Diabetes49%
  • Arthritis37%
  • Ischemic heart disease33%

Hospitals where Nelson R. Kalaf works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nelson R. Kalaf 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Nelson R. Kalaf is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Nelson R. Kalaf as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Nelson R. Kalaf, MD P.A.2 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other internal medicine doctors in Mission

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mission, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Nelson R. Kalaf, MD P.A.

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1989 (37 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1205858107
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians