Quick answers
- Does Carolina J. Mendez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carolina J. Mendez 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 Carolina J. Mendez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 15 Original Medicare patients and 36 services for Carolina J. Mendez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carolina J. Mendez's NPI number?
- 1396097176. 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 Carolina J. Mendez, 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 | 15 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 36 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)13 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 cholesterol73%
Practice locations
Addresses where Carolina J. Mendez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1417 N Ware Rd, 300 Wellmed at MissionMcAllen, TX 78501 (956) 585‑4704
- 1701 S Cage Blvd, Suite 116Pharr, TX 78577 (956) 702‑7054
- 6157 NW Loop 410, 124 Wellmed at Ingram ParkSan Antonio, TX 78238 (210) 523‑1411
- 801 S Main St, Suite CMcAllen, TX 78501 (956) 686‑0574
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carolina J. Mendez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Wellmed Medical Group PA646 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in McAllen
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in McAllen, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Wellmed Medical Group PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1396097176 |
| 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