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MARIA CRISTINA TORRES-GAVVALA M.D.
NPI 1043511462
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Katy, TX

Active since November 17, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
23535 KINGSLAND BLVD, KATY, TX 77494(713) 464-1845(281) 347-2600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 18, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 18, 2017, Mar 21, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Maria Cristina Torres-gavvala M.d. NPPES

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

MARIA CRISTINA TORRES-GAVVALA M.D. (NPI 1043511462) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Katy, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q8801) and active in the NPI registry since November 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043511462
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameMARIA CRISTINA TORRES-GAVVALACredential: M.D.
Location Address23535 KINGSLAND BLVDKaty, TX 77494-3962
Mailing Address5023 Grand Phillips LnKaty, TX 77450-5530 · (713) 201-2291
Phone(713) 464-1845
Fax(281) 347-2600
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateNovember 17, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 18, 20172 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1043511462 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · Q8801
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
23535 KINGSLAND BLVD, Katy, TX 77494
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Maria Cristina Torres Md

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Maria Cristina Torres-gavvala M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7113147802
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170622002531
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

6

Medicare enrollment records show Maria Torres-gavvala reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Pink Women's Center PA
1.1 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
23960 KATY FWY STE 350
Katy, TX 77494
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Pink Womens Center PA
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1508294018 (713) 464-1845
Pediatrix Medical Group Of Texas Billing, Inc.
13 mi
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
2929 WOODLAND PARK DR
Houston, TX 77082
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 508 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1649377359 (281) 293-7774
Texas Children's Physician Group
23 mi
Pediatrics
6621 FANNIN ST
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Texas Childrens Physician Group
  • 2,498 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1861675506 (832) 824-1000
Legacy Community Health Services, Inc
23 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
1415 CALIFORNIA ST
Houston, TX 77006
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 402 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1679524961 (832) 548-5000
Obhg Texas Holdings, P.A.
123 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
12221 N MOPAC EXPY
Austin, TX 78758
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Obhg Texas Holdings PA
  • 998 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083917769 (800) 967-2289
Hca Houston Ob Hospitalist, PLLC
170 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
3315 S ALAMEDA ST
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 97 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1144081431 (615) 372-5426

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77494 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

MRS. NADIA ALEXANDER FNP-C
Obstetrics & Gynecology
23535 KINGSLAND BLVD
KATY, TX 77494
Fort Bend County (281) 347-2600
STEPHANIE ROY M.D
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Obstetrics)
23535 KINGSLAND BLVD
KATY, TX 77494
Fort Bend County (855) 346-8610
DR. TARYLL LAMONT JENKINS M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
23535 KINGSLAND BLVD
KATY, TX 77494
Fort Bend County (281) 347-2600
T.L. JENKINS M.D., P.A.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
23535 KINGSLAND BLVD
KATY, TX 77494
Fort Bend County (281) 347-2600

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 Maria Torres-gavvala's NPI number?

The NPI number for Maria Torres-gavvala is 1043511462. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 17, 2010. The provider is also known as Maria Cristina Torres MD.

Where is Maria Torres-gavvala located?

Maria Torres-gavvala practices at 23535 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, TX 77494. The listed phone number is (713) 464-1845.

What is Maria Torres-gavvala's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Maria Torres-gavvala enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Maria Torres-gavvala is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Maria Torres-gavvala's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Maria Torres-gavvala reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Pink Women's Center PA (Katy, TX), Pediatrix Medical Group Of Texas Billing, Inc. (Houston, TX), Texas Children's Physician Group (Houston, TX), Legacy Community Health Services, Inc (Houston, TX), Obhg Texas Holdings, P.A. (Austin, TX) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Maria Torres-gavvala's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Maria Torres-gavvala accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 7 other insurers list Maria Torres-gavvala as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Maria Torres-gavvala was last updated on October 18, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 years 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.