Quick answers
- Does Franklin D. Ponce Herrera Md accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Franklin D. Ponce Herrera Md 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 Franklin D. Ponce Herrera Md see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 322 Original Medicare patients and 1,695 services for Franklin D. Ponce Herrera Md. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Franklin D. Ponce Herrera Md's NPI number?
- 1265849442. 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 Franklin D. Ponce Herrera Md, 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 | 322 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,695 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation (90935)341 services
- Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)312 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)225 services
- Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90961)163 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)160 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%
- Diabetes75%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Ischemic heart disease58%
- Heart failure48%
Hospitals where Franklin D. Ponce Herrera Md works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Franklin D. Ponce Herrera Md 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
- Knapp Medical CenterWeslaco, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450128
- 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
- South Texas Health SystemEdinburg, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450119
Practice locations
Addresses where Franklin D. Ponce Herrera Md is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 409 Lindberg AveMcAllen, TX 78501 (956) 682‑1508
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Franklin D. Ponce Herrera Md as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- William Restrepo MD PA3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other nephrologists in McAllen
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in McAllen, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in William Restrepo MD PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1265849442 |
| 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