Doctor Profile

Nephrology · Nephrology

Carlos A. Espinosa

MD · Nephrology · University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina
6801 MCPHERSON RD
SUITE 223
Laredo, TX 78041
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 34+ Years Practicing
233
Medicare Patients / yr
7
Procedures Billed
34
Years Practicing
2
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Espinosa

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Texas, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Espinosa is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 78041, TX — the Nephrology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (956) 717-0113 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Espinosa Does

Dr. Espinosa served 233 Medicare patients across 1,038 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 59% below the average Nephrology in Texas (572 patients across 778 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Dialysis services, per day, less than full month service (20 years or older) (90970)44212
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)21479
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90961)20226
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)10459
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)4330

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Espinosa billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Espinosa is affiliated with 2 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 2 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Doctors Hospital Of Laredo

Laredo, TX
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Laredo Medical Center

Laredo, TX
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Espinosa practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Espinosa offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 6801 MCPHERSON RD, SUITE 223, Laredo, TX 78041
Phone: (956) 717-0113

Area Safety Grade

C-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

22 min

Average commute time in this zip · 89% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

58.5249

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Nephrology Doctors near 78041, TX

If Dr. Espinosa isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest nephrology doctors near 78041, TX:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Olayinka O. HoltNephrology474<1 mi
Julio P. Zavala GeorffinoNephrology7251.2 mi
Armando CardenasNephrology5211.2 mi
Mohammed I. AbdulazizNephrology6151.2 mi
Grace M. SnyderNephrology7111.2 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Espinosa takes three steps:

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Carlos A. Espinosa: Common Questions

Does Dr. Espinosa accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Espinosa is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Espinosa depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 78041, TX →
Where is Dr. Espinosa's office?
Dr. Espinosa practices at 6801 MCPHERSON RD, SUITE 223, Laredo, TX 78041. Phone: (956) 717-0113.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Espinosa accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (956) 717-0113 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 78041, TX to see available options.
Does Dr. Espinosa offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Espinosa as offering telehealth. Call the office at (956) 717-0113 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Espinosa?
Dr. Espinosa graduated in 1992 and has been practicing for approximately 34 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Espinosa treated 233 Medicare patients across 7 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Espinosa is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (956) 717-0113 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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