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 patients | 156 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,218 |
| Different services or procedures | 35 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)337 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)337 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)98 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)91 services
- 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.
- Doctors Hospital at RenaissanceEdinburg, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450869
- Mission Regional Medical CenterMission, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450176
- Rio Grande Regional HospitalMcAllen, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450711
Practice locations
Addresses where Nelson R. Kalaf is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2023 E Griffin PkwyMission, TX 78572 (956) 585‑2525
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
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Mission
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mission, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Nelson R. Kalaf, MD P.A.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 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) | 1205858107 |
| 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