Quick answers
- Does Malinda Villegas accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Malinda Villegas 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 Malinda Villegas see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 23 Original Medicare patients and 84 services for Malinda Villegas. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Malinda Villegas's NPI number?
- 1912543208. 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 Malinda Villegas, 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 | 23 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 84 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 62 |
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 pressure70%
Hospitals where Malinda Villegas works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Malinda Villegas 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.
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - TempleTemple, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450054
Practice locations
Addresses where Malinda Villegas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1600 Providence DrWaco, TX 76707 (254) 313‑4200
- 1800 Gurley LnWaco, TX 76706 (254) 313‑6000
- 409 W Adams Ave, Suite 200Temple, TX 76501 (254) 899‑8650
- 600 S 25th St, Suite 115Temple, TX 76504 (254) 899‑8650
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Malinda Villegas as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Heart of Texas Community Health Center, Inc.111 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Waco
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Waco, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Heart of Texas Community Health Center, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2019 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1912543208 |
| 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