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Rheumatology

Luigino R. Bernabela, MD

Works at hospitals in Dallas, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Luigino R. Bernabela, MD is a rheumatologist at 5303 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390. Phone: (214) 645-8450. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Luigino R. Bernabela had 222 Original Medicare patients and 4,819 services. NPI 1215241187. 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 Luigino R. Bernabela, 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 Luigino R. Bernabela accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Luigino R. Bernabela 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 Luigino R. Bernabela see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 222 Original Medicare patients and 4,819 services for Luigino R. Bernabela. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Luigino R. Bernabela's NPI number?
1215241187. 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 Luigino R. Bernabela, 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 patients222
Services billed to Medicare4,819
Different services or procedures26
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7325)1,824 services
  2. Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)1,600 services
  3. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)394 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)265 services
  5. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance (20611)94 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%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Chronic kidney disease36%
  • Osteoporosis35%
  • Ischemic heart disease31%

Hospitals where Luigino R. Bernabela works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Luigino R. Bernabela 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 Luigino R. Bernabela is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas3,187 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other rheumatologists in Dallas

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

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Other clinicians in University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2009 (17 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1215241187
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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