Quick answers
- Does Rico A. Buentello accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rico A. Buentello 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 Rico A. Buentello see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 11 Original Medicare patients and 287 services for Rico A. Buentello. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rico A. Buentello's NPI number?
- 1750757787. 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 Rico A. Buentello, 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 | 11 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 287 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 86 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy procedure using functional activities (97530)128 services
- Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)55 services
Practice locations
Addresses where Rico A. Buentello is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11349 Alamo Ranch PkwySan Antonio, TX 78253 (210) 988‑1298
- 2294 E Common StNew Braunfels, TX 78130 (830) 262‑2563
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rico A. Buentello as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Healthpro Heritage Rehab and Fitness LLC969 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Physical Therapist in Private Practice, Texas →
Other physical therapists in San Antonio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Healthpro Heritage Rehab and Fitness LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PT |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2015 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1750757787 |
| 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
- 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