Quick answers
- Does Carlos L. Flores accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carlos L. Flores 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 Carlos L. Flores see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 332 Original Medicare patients and 1,607 services for Carlos L. Flores. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carlos L. Flores's NPI number?
- 1851614010. 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 Carlos L. Flores, 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 | 332 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,607 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)492 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)353 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)196 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)117 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)89 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes33%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
Hospitals where Carlos L. Flores works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carlos L. Flores 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.
- BSA HospitalAmarillo, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450231
- Hereford Regional Medical CenterHereford, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450155
- Ochiltree General HospitalPerryton, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 451359
- Parmer County Community HospitalFriona, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 451300
- Quail Creek Surgical HospitalAmarillo, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450875
Practice locations
Addresses where Carlos L. Flores is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7000 SW, 9thAmarillo, TX 79106
- 7000 SW 9th AveAmarillo, TX 79106 (806) 350‑2668
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carlos L. Flores as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- James R Parker M.D.4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Amarillo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Amarillo, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in James R Parker M.D.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2009 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1851614010 |
| 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