Quick answers
- Does Regina T. Cappelle accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Regina T. Cappelle 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 Regina T. Cappelle see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 176 Original Medicare patients and 399 services for Regina T. Cappelle. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Regina T. Cappelle's NPI number?
- 1871879171. 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 Regina T. Cappelle, 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 | 176 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 399 |
| Different services or procedures | 35 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)120 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)90 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)36 services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)33 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)19 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 cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure66%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes31%
- Ischemic heart disease19%
- Chronic kidney disease19%
Hospitals where Regina T. Cappelle works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Regina T. Cappelle 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.
- Lovelace Westside HospitalAlbuquerque, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320074
- Lovelace Women's HospitalAlbuquerque, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320017
Practice locations
Addresses where Regina T. Cappelle is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4420 Irving Blvd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 727‑6300
- 4801 McMahon Blvd NW, Suite 245Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 315‑3541
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Regina T. Cappelle as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southwest Medical Associates, LLC316 clinicians in the group
- Merit Family Medicine3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Albuquerque
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albuquerque, NM — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southwest Medical Associates, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871879171 |
| 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