Quick answers
- Does Marcela Gallegos accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Marcela Gallegos 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 Marcela Gallegos see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 192 Original Medicare patients and 12,255 services for Marcela Gallegos. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Marcela Gallegos's NPI number?
- 1225431596. 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 Marcela Gallegos, 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 | 192 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 12,255 |
| Different services or procedures | 42 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0717)7,600 services
- Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0129)2,026 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)368 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)188 services
- Blood creatinine level (82565)144 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%
- Diabetes48%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Anxiety29%
Practice locations
Addresses where Marcela Gallegos is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10410 Medical LoopLaredo, TX 78045
- 10410 Medical Loop, Bldg 6bLaredo, TX 78045 (956) 728‑8121
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Marcela Gallegos as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Laredo Arthritis and Rheumatology Center PLLC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Laredo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Laredo, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Laredo Arthritis and Rheumatology Center PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2014 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1225431596 |
| 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
- 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