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VANGUARD UROLOGIC INSTITUTE PLLC
NPI 1033053707
Urology in Houston, TX

Active since April 15, 2026CLIA 45D2345642 · Waiver
6400 FANNIN ST STE 1900, HOUSTON, TX 77030(832) 888-8710 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 2, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 6, 2026, Apr 30, 2026, Apr 17, 2026 (3 updates tracked since 2026).

About Vanguard Urologic Institute Pllc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

VANGUARD UROLOGIC INSTITUTE PLLC (NPI 1033053707) is a healthcare organization registered as an urology in Houston, Texas and active in the NPI registry since April 2026. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through June 14, 2028 and lists Monica Hernandez, Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1033053707
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy208800000X
Legal Business NameVANGUARD UROLOGIC INSTITUTE PLLC
Location Address6400 FANNIN ST STE 1900Houston, TX 77030-1528
Mailing Address1211 Caroline St Unit 1601Houston, TX 77002-6938 · (832) 888-8710
Phone(832) 888-8710
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMonica HernandezManager · (832) 888-8710
Enumeration DateApril 15, 2026
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 2, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 2, 2026
✔ NPI 1033053707 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyUrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208800000X
Definition
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
6400 FANNIN ST STE 1900, Houston, TX 77030
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 45D2345642

Vanguard Urologic Institute · Houston, TX
Active · expires Jun 14, 2028
CLIA Number45D2345642
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJune 15, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateJune 14, 2028
Laboratory DirectorTung Shu
Laboratory Phone(832) 888-8710
Laboratory LocationVanguard Urologic Institute6400 Fannin St, Suite 1900, Houston, TX 77030
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

VANGUARD HEALTHCARE INSTITUTE PLLC
Internal Medicine
6400 FANNIN ST STE 1900
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 888-8710
KAITLIN MCGRATH CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
6400 FANNIN ST STE 1900
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 796-2200
TUNG SHU M.D.
Urology
6400 FANNIN ST STE 1900
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 888-8710

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Vanguard Urologic Institute PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vanguard Urologic Institute PLLC is 1033053707. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 15, 2026.

Where is Vanguard Urologic Institute PLLC located?

Vanguard Urologic Institute PLLC is located at 6400 Fannin St Ste 1900, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (832) 888-8710.

What is Vanguard Urologic Institute PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Urology with taxonomy code 208800000X.

Does Vanguard Urologic Institute PLLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D2345642) is associated with this NPI, valid through June 14, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vanguard Urologic Institute PLLC was last updated on July 2, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 33 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.