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Physician

MARIA SALINAS, M.D.

Rheumatology

SAN MARCOS, TX, 78666
NPI: 1043530207

Hospital Affiliations

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Common Procedures for Rheumatology

Joint ExaminationJoint Aspiration/InjectionRheumatoid Arthritis ManagementLupus ManagementGout TreatmentBone Density TestingBiologic InfusionAutoimmune Disease Evaluation

Based on specialty. Actual services may vary — contact the provider's office to confirm.

MIPS Quality Score

PY 2023
92.2/100Exceptional
Quality
78.1
Promoting Interoperability
100.0
Improvement Activities
40.0

MIPS (Merit-based Incentive Payment System) scores measure quality, cost, and improvement activities. Higher is better. Learn more at qpp.cms.gov

Procedure Pricing (Medicare Data)

Based on CMS Medicare Provider Utilization data for 2023. These represent what this physician charged Medicare, not necessarily what you would pay. Compare with other physicians

ProcedureAvg ChargeMedicare AllowedMedicare PaidServices
99205
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes
$426$208$152220
99215
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes
$345$171$134493
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
$246$114$8825
20610
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
$132$64$4934
96365
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less
$122$59$4746
J1040
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg
$32$11$920
96372
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle
$27$14$1198
J1020
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg
$25$6$517
J3301
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
$20$1$1126
J1030
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg
$16$8$627

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Physician identity data from the NPPES NPI Registry. Last synced 3/28/2026.