Quick answers
- Does Rene S. Parungao accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rene S. Parungao 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 Rene S. Parungao see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 259 Original Medicare patients and 1,528 services for Rene S. Parungao. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rene S. Parungao's NPI number?
- 1942231667. 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 Rene S. Parungao, 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 | 259 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,528 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)325 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)192 services
- Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less (97597)107 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)49 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)49 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%
- Arthritis62%
- Ischemic heart disease47%
- Chronic kidney disease42%
- Heart failure41%
Hospitals where Rene S. Parungao works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rene S. Parungao 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.
- Mercy Hospital Fort SmithFort Smith, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040062
- Round Rock Medical CenterRound Rock, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450718
- St David's Medical CenterAustin, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450431
- St David's South Austin Medical CenterAustin, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450713
Practice locations
Addresses where Rene S. Parungao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 13501 Chenal Pkwy, Suite 101Little Rock, AR 72211 (501) 251‑1733
- 4316 James Casey St, Suite B 100Austin, TX 78745 (512) 444‑4325
- 7306 Rogers AveFort Smith, AR 72903 (479) 314‑2804
- 9301 N Central Expy, Suite 340Dallas, TX 75231 (214) 466‑2828
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rene S. Parungao as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Premier Provider Health PA30 clinicians in the group
- Wound Integrity Arkansas, PA9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Little Rock
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Little Rock, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Premier Provider Health PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Illinois Medical College |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1942231667 |
| 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