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Vascular Surgery

Ralph H. Brookshire Iii, DO

Works at hospitals in Edinburg, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Ralph H. Brookshire Iii, DO is a vascular surgeon at 2511 Cornerstone Blvd, Suite 2511, Edinburg, TX 78539. Phone: (956) 322-7662. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Ralph H. Brookshire Iii had 22 Original Medicare patients and 165 services. NPI 1528165594. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Vascular surgeon (Medicare lists Vascular Surgery)
  • Address: 2511 Cornerstone Blvd, Suite 2511, Edinburg, TX 78539 · Directions
  • Phone: (956) 322‑7662
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: South Texas Health System
  • Group practice: South Texas Vascular Institute, PLLC
  • Medical school: University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med · graduated 1998 (28 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ralph H. Brookshire Iii, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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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 patients22
Services billed to Medicare165
Different services or procedures19
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Removal of plaque in artery of leg, initial vessel (37229)21 services
  2. Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)20 services
  3. Review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image (75710)19 services
  4. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Ralph H. Brookshire Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

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

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Other vascular surgeons in Texas

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in South Texas Vascular Institute, PLLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialDO
Medical schoolUniversity Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med
Graduation year1998 (28 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1528165594
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians