Quick answers
- Does David J. Straus Iv accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David J. Straus Iv 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 David J. Straus Iv see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 58 Original Medicare patients and 124 services for David J. Straus Iv. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is David J. Straus Iv's NPI number?
- 1225370703. 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 David J. Straus Iv, 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 | 58 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 124 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)36 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)14 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%
- Diabetes43%
- Arthritis43%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Chronic kidney disease38%
Hospitals where David J. Straus Iv works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists David J. Straus Iv 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.
- Methodist HospitalSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450388
- Methodist Hospital Stone OakSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670055
- South Texas Specialty HospitalSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 670112
Practice locations
Addresses where David J. Straus Iv is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3701 Roy Richard Dr, Texas Advanced Surgical and BariatricsSchertz, TX 78154 (210) 359‑0051
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists David J. Straus Iv as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Joel a Rodriguez MD PLLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Joel a Rodriguez MD PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio |
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1225370703 |
| 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