Quick answers
- Does Rafael M. Rodriguez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rafael M. Rodriguez 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 Rafael M. Rodriguez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 153 Original Medicare patients and 454 services for Rafael M. Rodriguez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rafael M. Rodriguez's NPI number?
- 1871629253. 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 Rafael M. Rodriguez, 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 | 153 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 454 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)197 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)101 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)86 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)43 services
- Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume (94010)13 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%
- Ischemic heart disease61%
- Diabetes57%
- Heart failure50%
- Atrial fibrillation50%
Practice locations
Addresses where Rafael M. Rodriguez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 18811 Cierra SurSan Antonio, TX 78258 (210) 979‑6863
Specialties
Other pulmonologists in San Antonio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871629253 |
| 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