Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Plinio Caldera, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Uvalde, TX
- NPI 1982668695
- Accepts Medicare
- 30 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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Uvalde Medical and Surgical Associates, 1195 Garner Field Road Ste. 300
Uvalde, TX 78801
(830) 278-3086
fax (830) 278-8873 - Additional location
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1315 St Joseph Pkwy, Suite 800
Houston, TX 770028233
(713) 650-6900
fax (713) 650-4900
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 27, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1996 — 30 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #K2862
- Medicaid
- TX #144608006
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982668695. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
43
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$2,720
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 16 | 16 | $107 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 14 | 13 | $66 | |
J0702 |
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | 13 | 11 | $6 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Uvalde Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 14. This provider delivers 3.1× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$291
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stryker Corporation | 2 | $248.19 | |
| Integra LifeSciences Corporation | 1 | $22.77 | |
| Anika Therapeutics, INC. | 1 | $20.21 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
19
Patients
17
Total drug cost
$39
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | Generic | 19 | 17 | $39 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Plinio Caldera's medical specialty?
Dr. Plinio Caldera practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Uvalde, TX.
Where does Dr. Plinio Caldera practice?
Dr. Plinio Caldera practices at Uvalde Medical and Surgical Associates, Uvalde, TX 78801. Office phone: 8302783086.
What is Dr. Plinio Caldera's NPI?
Dr. Plinio Caldera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982668695, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Plinio Caldera accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Plinio Caldera accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Plinio Caldera commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610); Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.