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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3349 S Hwy 181, 2
Kenedy, TX 781195264
(830) 583-2569
fax (830) 583-3721

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$134
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Inspire Medical Systems, INC. 1 $134.17

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$134

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
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.