Quick answers
- Does Monica De La Paz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Monica De La Paz 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 Monica De La Paz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 381 Original Medicare patients and 10,816 services for Monica De La Paz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Monica De La Paz's NPI number?
- 1386208692. 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 Monica De La Paz, 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 | 381 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 10,816 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)5,880 services
- Injection, avacincaptad pegol, 0.1 mg (J2782)1,260 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)715 services
- Injection of drug into eye (67028)619 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)435 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 cholesterol74%
- Diabetes43%
- Arthritis38%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Monica De La Paz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10100 Loop 40, Premier Retina SpecialistsMidland, TX 79706 (432) 563‑0655
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Monica De La Paz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Richard B Culbert MD PA3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Midland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Midland, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Richard B Culbert MD PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Stanford University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1386208692 |
| 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