Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Rafael Otero work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Rafael Otero at 4 hospitals: Doctors Hosptal at Renaissance, Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville, Valley Regional Medical Center and VHS Harlingen Hospital Company LLC. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Rafael Otero see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Brownsville, TX. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Rafael Otero's specialty?
- Medicare lists Internal Medicine as the primary specialty.
- Does Rafael Otero accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rafael Otero accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Rafael Otero?
- (956) 465-0626, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Rafael Otero's NPI number?
- 1790289791. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Rafael Otero works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rafael Otero at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Doctors Hosptal at RenaissanceEdinburg, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450869
- Valley Baptist Medical Center- BrownsvilleBrownsville, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450028
- Valley Regional Medical CenterBrownsville, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450662
- VHS Harlingen Hospital Company LLCHarlingen, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450033
Practice locations
Addresses where Rafael Otero is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 4002 Paredes Line Rd, Suite 26Brownsville, TX 78526 (956) 465‑0626
- 832 Ridgewood St, Suite BBrownsville, TX 78520 (956) 667‑5298
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rafael Otero as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Femi Layiwola MD PA8 clinicians in the group
- RGV Health Medical Clinic, PLLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Brownsville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Brownsville, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2018 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1790289791 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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