Quick answers
- Does Victor H. Gonzalez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Victor H. Gonzalez 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 Victor H. Gonzalez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 479 Original Medicare patients and 15,049 services for Victor H. Gonzalez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Victor H. Gonzalez's NPI number?
- 1871599100. 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 Victor H. Gonzalez, 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 | 479 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 15,049 |
| Different services or procedures | 87 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)5,520 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)614 services
- Injection of drug into eye (67028)433 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)399 services
- Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (J0178)398 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%
- Diabetes56%
- Chronic kidney disease45%
- Arthritis41%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
Hospitals where Victor H. Gonzalez works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Victor H. Gonzalez 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.
- Doctors Hospital of LaredoLaredo, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450643
- Fort Duncan Medical CenterEagle Pass, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450092
- Reeves Regional HealthPecos, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 451377
- Val Verde Regional Medical CenterDel Rio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450154
Practice locations
Addresses where Victor H. Gonzalez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1205 Ed Carey DrHarlingen, TX 78550
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Victor H. Gonzalez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Valley Retina Institute P.A.4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Harlingen
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Harlingen, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Valley Retina Institute P.A.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Harvard Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871599100 |
| 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