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Family Practice

Dick A. Romero, MD

Works at hospitals in Las Cruces, NM · New Mexico

Summary

Dr. Dick A. Romero, MD is a family doctor at 2450 S Telshor Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88011. Phone: (575) 522-8641. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Dick A. Romero had 479 Original Medicare patients and 606 services. NPI 1578946091. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Dick A. Romero, 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 Dick A. Romero accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dick A. Romero 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 Dick A. Romero see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 479 Original Medicare patients and 606 services for Dick A. Romero. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Dick A. Romero's NPI number?
1578946091. 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 Dick A. Romero, 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 patients479
Services billed to Medicare606
Different services or procedures13
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)221 services
  2. Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)166 services
  3. Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)90 services
  4. Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)82 services
  5. Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)16 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%
  • Arthritis58%
  • Ischemic heart disease42%
  • Diabetes40%
  • Anxiety33%

Hospitals where Dick A. Romero works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dick A. Romero 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 Dick A. Romero is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Dick A. Romero as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Southwest Emergency Medical Associates of NM PC55 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Las Cruces

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Las Cruces, NM — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Southwest Emergency Medical Associates of NM PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of New Mexico School Of Medicine
Graduation year2014 (12 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1578946091
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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