Quick answers
- Does Hugo R. Tolentino accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hugo R. Tolentino 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 Hugo R. Tolentino see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 247 Original Medicare patients and 260 services for Hugo R. Tolentino. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Hugo R. Tolentino's NPI number?
- 1487647475. 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 Hugo R. Tolentino, 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 | 247 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 260 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)126 services
- Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (01402)18 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on eye (00140)12 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%
- Arthritis62%
- Diabetes41%
- Anxiety30%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
Hospitals where Hugo R. Tolentino works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Hugo R. Tolentino 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.
- CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450046
- Cornerstone Regional HospitalEdinburg, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450825
Practice locations
Addresses where Hugo R. Tolentino is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2302 Cornerstone BlvdEdinburg, TX 78539 (956) 571‑3435
- 6130 Pkwy DrCorpus Christi, TX 78414 (361) 993‑2000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Hugo R. Tolentino as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Gulf Shore Anesthesia Associates PA17 clinicians in the group
- Acema Group, PA10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Edinburg
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Edinburg, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Gulf Shore Anesthesia Associates PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1487647475 |
| 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