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Nephrology

Alwin H. Lopez-Toro, MD

Works at hospitals in San Antonio, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Alwin H. Lopez-Toro, MD is a nephrologist at 1123 N Main Ave, Suite 120, San Antonio, TX 78212. Phone: (210) 226-2001. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Alwin H. Lopez-Toro had 235 Original Medicare patients and 2,729 services. NPI 1962820506. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Alwin H. Lopez-Toro, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Alwin H. Lopez-Toro accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alwin H. Lopez-Toro 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 Alwin H. Lopez-Toro see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 235 Original Medicare patients and 2,729 services for Alwin H. Lopez-Toro. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Alwin H. Lopez-Toro's NPI number?
1962820506. 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 Alwin H. Lopez-Toro, 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 patients235
Services billed to Medicare2,729
Different services or procedures29
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)413 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)154 services
  3. Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)148 services
  4. Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)120 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)112 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%
  • Diabetes75%
  • Chronic kidney disease75%
  • Ischemic heart disease48%
  • Heart failure43%

Hospitals where Alwin H. Lopez-Toro works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alwin H. Lopez-Toro 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Alwin H. Lopez-Toro is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Alwin H. Lopez-Toro as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Renal Associates, P.A.40 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nephrologists in San Antonio

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Renal Associates, P.A.

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2014 (12 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1962820506
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians