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BETTER LIFE PAIN CLINIC, PLLC
NPI 1043834823
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since June 08, 2020CLIA 45D2185711 · Accreditation
12518 CUTTEN RD # 11, HOUSTON, TX 77066(409) 504-5546 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 6, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 6, 2024, Mar 2, 2021, Aug 7, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Better Life Pain Clinic, Pllc NPPES

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

BETTER LIFE PAIN CLINIC, PLLC (NPI 1043834823) is a healthcare organization registered as a pain medicine in Houston, Texas and active in the NPI registry since June 2020. The organization holds an CLIA Accreditation certificate valid through May 6, 2028 and lists Stefan Philip Gilthorpe, Physician, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043834823
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207LP2900X
Legal Business NameBETTER LIFE PAIN CLINIC, PLLC
Location Address12518 CUTTEN RD # 11Houston, TX 77066-1804
Mailing Address12518 Cutten RdHouston, TX 77066-1804 · (832) 286-4546 · Fax (832) 461-1138
Phone(409) 504-5546
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialStefan Philip GilthorpePhysician · (832) 286-4546
Enumeration DateJune 8, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 6, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 17, 2023
✔ NPI 1043834823 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiology · Pain MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207LP2900X
Definition
An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
12518 CUTTEN RD # 11, Houston, TX 77066
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Better Life Pain Clinic, Pllc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Better Life Pain Clinic, PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Stefan Gilthorpe, M.D.
Anesthesiology
NPI 1245677145
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
Dallas, TX 75251
(972) 715-5000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare216 mi

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

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 Accreditation 45D2185711

Better Life Pain Clinic PLLC · Houston, TX
Active · expires May 6, 2028
CLIA Number45D2185711
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateMay 7, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateMay 6, 2028
Laboratory DirectorDr. Stefan Gilthorpe
Laboratory Phone(832) 286-4546
Laboratory LocationBetter Life Pain Clinic PLLC12518 Cutten Road #11, Houston, TX 77066
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This is a certificate that is issued to a laboratory on the basis of the laboratory's accreditation by an accreditation organization approved by CMS.

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 Better Life Pain Clinic, PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Better Life Pain Clinic, PLLC is 1043834823. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2020.

Where is Better Life Pain Clinic, PLLC located?

Better Life Pain Clinic, PLLC is located at 12518 Cutten Rd # 11, Houston, TX 77066. The listed phone number is (409) 504-5546.

What is Better Life Pain Clinic, PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Pain Medicine, with taxonomy code 207LP2900X.

Is Better Life Pain Clinic, PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Better Life Pain Clinic, PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Better Life Pain Clinic, PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Anesthesiology) reassigns their Medicare billing to Better Life Pain Clinic, PLLC. A 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 the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Better Life Pain Clinic, PLLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Accreditation (number 45D2185711) is associated with this NPI, valid through May 6, 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 Better Life Pain Clinic, PLLC was last updated on February 6, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.