Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Savvas Poulos, M.D.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Harlingen, TX

  • NPI 1396842084
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2121 Pease St Ste 600
Harlingen, TX 785508326
(956) 215-8520
Additional location
1401 E 8Th St
Weslaco, TX 785966640
(956) 969-5237
fax (956) 968-6290
Mailing address
Po Box 5730
Belfast, ME 049155700

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 23, 2025
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0106X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #J8091
Medicaid (2)
TX #0355935-06 · TX #0355935-05

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396842084. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
591
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$30,310
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 150 61 $1
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 68 57 $85
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 67 67 $107
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 62 50 $53
73120 X-ray of hand, 2 views 48 41 $30
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 45 36 $54
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 44 42 $35
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 28 20 $39
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 21 21 $154
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views 20 14 $33

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Harlingen Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 49. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
168
Patients
159
Total drug cost
$592
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cephalexin Generic 92 84 $274
Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) Brand 76 75 $319

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Savvas Poulos's medical specialty?
Dr. Savvas Poulos practices Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Harlingen, TX.
Where does Dr. Savvas Poulos practice?
Dr. Savvas Poulos practices at 2121 Pease St Ste 600, Harlingen, TX 785508326. Office phone: 9562158520.
What is Dr. Savvas Poulos's NPI?
Dr. Savvas Poulos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396842084, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Savvas Poulos accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Savvas Poulos accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Savvas Poulos commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.