Quick answers
- Does Ralph H. Brookshire Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ralph H. Brookshire Iii 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 Ralph H. Brookshire Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 22 Original Medicare patients and 165 services for Ralph H. Brookshire Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ralph H. Brookshire Iii's NPI number?
- 1528165594. 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 Ralph H. Brookshire Iii, 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 | 22 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 165 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of plaque in artery of leg, initial vessel (37229)21 services
- Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)20 services
- Review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image (75710)19 services
- Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel (37252)18 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%
- Diabetes64%
- Chronic kidney disease64%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease50%
Hospitals where Ralph H. Brookshire Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ralph H. Brookshire Iii 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.
- 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 Ralph H. Brookshire Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2511 Cornerstone Blvd, Suite 2511Edinburg, TX 78539 (956) 322‑7662
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ralph H. Brookshire Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- South Texas Vascular Institute, PLLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Vascular Surgeryprimary
- General Surgeryalso
Other vascular surgeons in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in South Texas Vascular Institute, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1528165594 |
| 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