Quick answers
- Does Juan M. Briones accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Juan M. Briones may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Juan M. Briones see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 159 Original Medicare patients and 1,311 services for Juan M. Briones. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Juan M. Briones's NPI number?
- 1598761504. 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 Juan M. Briones, 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 | 159 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,311 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)295 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)174 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)140 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)136 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)111 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%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes43%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Chronic kidney disease19%
Hospitals where Juan M. Briones works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Juan M. Briones 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.
- VHS Harlingen Hospital Company LLCHarlingen, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450033
Practice locations
Addresses where Juan M. Briones is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1821 S Sesame Sq, Suite 2Harlingen, TX 78550 (956) 299‑2150
- 1901 Pease StHarlingen, TX 78550 (956) 205‑1244
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Juan M. Briones as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- South Texas Urgent Care Center PLLC8 clinicians in the group
- Valley Primary Care Clinic2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Harlingen
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Harlingen, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in South Texas Urgent Care Center PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2002 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598761504 |
| 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