Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ricardo Canales, MD PA

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · McAllen, TX

  • NPI 1023086345
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 42 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
240 Lindberg Ave
McAllen, TX 785012920
(956) 627-0531
fax (956) 627-0248

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 16, 2025
Year of graduation
1984 — 42 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #K4385
Medicaid
TX #092233801

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1023086345. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
307
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$16,005
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 165 40 $80
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 49 20 $37
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 45 27 $8
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) 32 17 $16
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 16 11 $8

In context: peer comparison

Among 40 peers in McAllen Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 114. This provider delivers 2.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$58
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Smith+Nephew, INC. 2 $31.34
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. 1 $27.10

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$58

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
831
Patients
282
Total drug cost
$13,297
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Omeprazole Generic 115 28 $1,365
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 79 29 $1,411
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 74 20 $1,612
Alendronate Sodium Generic 70 26 $1,148
Cephalexin Generic 58 30 $924
Lisinopril Generic 57 20 $784
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 55 33 $720
Ibuprofen Generic 52 24 $541
Losartan Potassium Generic 49 16 $759
Metformin Hcl Generic 45 13 $331

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ricardo Canales's medical specialty?
Dr. Ricardo Canales practices Family Medicine Physician in McAllen, TX.
Where does Dr. Ricardo Canales practice?
Dr. Ricardo Canales practices at 240 Lindberg Ave, McAllen, TX 785012920. Office phone: 9566270531.
What is Dr. Ricardo Canales's NPI?
Dr. Ricardo Canales's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023086345, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ricardo Canales accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ricardo Canales accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ricardo Canales commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.