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PREMIER GENERAL SURGEONS PLLC
NPI 1063112860
Surgery in Brownsville, TX

Active since March 09, 2023
4970 N EXPRESSWAY STE A, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526(956) 621-4981(956) 621-4994 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 19, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 19, 2024, May 16, 2024, Mar 9, 2023 (3 updates tracked since 2023).

About Premier General Surgeons Pllc NPPES

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

PREMIER GENERAL SURGEONS PLLC (NPI 1063112860) is a healthcare organization registered as a surgery in Brownsville, Texas and active in the NPI registry since March 2023. The organization lists Zenaida Torres, Office Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063112860
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Legal Business NamePREMIER GENERAL SURGEONS PLLC
Location Address4970 N EXPRESSWAY STE ABrownsville, TX 78526-4269
Mailing Address4970 N Expressway Ste ABrownsville, TX 78526-4269 · (956) 621-4981 · Fax (956) 621-4994
Phone(956) 621-4981
Fax(956) 621-4994
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialZenaida TorresOffice Manager · (956) 621-4981
Enumeration DateMarch 9, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 19, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 19, 2024
✔ NPI 1063112860 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
4970 N EXPRESSWAY STE A, Brownsville, TX 78526
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

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)

Premier General Surgeons Pllc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

3

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Premier General Surgeons PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Carlos Barba, M.D.
General Surgery
NPI 1679581359
4970 N EXPRESSWAY
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 621-4981
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Michael Mckenna
General Surgery
NPI 1760836639
4970 N EXPRESSWAY STE A
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 621-4981
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Leticia Asencio, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1316913361
1040 W JEFFERSON ST
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 698-5400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.3 mi

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

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 Premier General Surgeons PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Premier General Surgeons PLLC is 1063112860. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 9, 2023.

Where is Premier General Surgeons PLLC located?

Premier General Surgeons PLLC is located at 4970 N Expressway Ste A, Brownsville, TX 78526. The listed phone number is (956) 621-4981.

What is Premier General Surgeons PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Premier General Surgeons PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Premier General Surgeons PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Premier General Surgeons PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Premier General Surgeons PLLC, in General Surgery and Nurse Practitioner. 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. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Premier General Surgeons PLLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Premier General Surgeons PLLC 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 Premier General Surgeons PLLC was last updated on August 19, 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.