Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joel Saldana, MD
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Kenedy, TX
- NPI 1427021997
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 74.6 / 100 · 2023
- 40 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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3349 S Hwy 181, 2
Kenedy, TX 781195264
(830) 583-2569
fax (830) 583-3721
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 12, 2008
- Year of graduation
- 1986 — 40 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #H2747
- Medicaid
- TX #140081404
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1427021997. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,022
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$130,106
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 483 | 178 | $55 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 392 | 132 | $88 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 370 | 126 | $124 | |
99307 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes | 195 | 24 | $39 | |
83036 |
Hemoglobin a1c level | 116 | 62 | $10 | |
G0008 |
Administration of influenza virus vaccine | 113 | 112 | $29 | |
90694 |
Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage | 105 | 105 | $76 | |
J0702 |
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | 71 | 45 | $7 | |
J3420 |
Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg | 49 | 11 | $2 | |
J1040 |
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg | 43 | 36 | $12 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Kenedy Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 154. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$134
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire Medical Systems, INC. | 1 | $134.17 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
4,772
Patients
962
Total drug cost
$52,042
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 536 | 107 | $6,191 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 502 | 81 | $5,576 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 399 | 77 | $3,006 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 378 | 83 | $4,989 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 327 | 79 | $5,067 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 316 | 61 | $4,155 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 308 | 65 | $2,274 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 282 | 71 | $2,394 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 270 | 62 | $1,106 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 269 | 63 | $2,547 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joel Saldana's medical specialty?
Dr. Joel Saldana practices Family Medicine Physician in Kenedy, TX.
Where does Dr. Joel Saldana practice?
Dr. Joel Saldana practices at 3349 S Hwy 181, Kenedy, TX 781195264. Office phone: 8305832569.
What is Dr. Joel Saldana's NPI?
Dr. Joel Saldana's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427021997, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joel Saldana accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joel Saldana accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joel Saldana commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.