Quick answers
- Does Arturo A. Lira Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Arturo A. Lira Jr. 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 Arturo A. Lira Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 61 Original Medicare patients and 516 services for Arturo A. Lira Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Arturo A. Lira Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1245789502. 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 Arturo A. Lira Jr., 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 | 61 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 516 |
| Different services or procedures | 51 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)167 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)48 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)48 services
- Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)16 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)11 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%
- Diabetes66%
- Chronic kidney disease51%
- Arthritis48%
- Anxiety26%
Practice locations
Addresses where Arturo A. Lira Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 160 Plaza Santa RosaBrownsville, TX 78520 (956) 534‑6990
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Arturo A. Lira Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Liras Medical Consultants, PLLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Brownsville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Brownsville, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Liras Medical Consultants, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2015 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1245789502 |
| 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