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VALLEY HEALTH CLINIC
NPI 1093338121
Clinic/Center - Rural Health in Rio Grande City, TX

Active since May 23, 2020CLIA 45D2185530 · Waiver
131 N FM 3167 STE C, RIO GRANDE CITY, TX 78582(956) 352-1344(956) 352-1343 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 29, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 29, 2022, Feb 8, 2022, May 31, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Valley Health Clinic NPPES

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

VALLEY HEALTH CLINIC (NPI 1093338121) is a healthcare organization registered as a rural health in Rio Grande City, Texas and active in the NPI registry since May 2020. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through June 3, 2028 and lists Gauri G. Kanhere, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1093338121
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QR1300X
Legal Business NameGAURI KANHERE PLLC
Location Address131 N FM 3167 STE CRio Grande City, TX 78582-7009
Mailing Address131 N Fm 3167 Ste CRio Grande City, TX 78582-7009 · (956) 352-1344 · Fax (956) 352-1343
Phone(956) 352-1344
Fax(956) 352-1343
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialGauri G. KanhereOwner · (956) 844-2099
Enumeration DateMay 23, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 29, 20224 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 29, 2022
✔ NPI 1093338121 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Rural HealthAmbulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QR1300X
131 N FM 3167 STE C, Rio Grande City, TX 78582
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsValley Health Clinic

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and revalidation status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Valley Health Clinic is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by January 31, 2027

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date
StateTexasEnrollment IDO20200723000599Part A · Rural Health ClinicDue dateJanuary 31, 2027
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

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 45D2185530

Valley Health Clinic · Rio Grande City, TX
Active · expires Jun 3, 2028
CLIA Number45D2185530
Laboratory TypeRural Health Clinic
Certificate Effective DateJune 4, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateJune 3, 2028
Laboratory DirectorGauri Kanhere
Laboratory Phone(956) 352-1344
Laboratory LocationValley Health Clinic131 N Fm 3167 Suite C, Rio Grande City, TX 78582
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 5

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

EVA BLANCO
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
131 N FM 3167 STE C
RIO GRANDE CITY, TX 78582
Starr County (956) 352-1344
TIFFANY PAIGE SMEDLEY APRN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
131 N FM 3167 STE C
RIO GRANDE CITY, TX 78582
Starr County (956) 352-1344
MICHELLE GUERRA APRN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
131 N FM 3167 STE C
RIO GRANDE CITY, TX 78582
Starr County (956) 352-1344
GAURI KANHERE PLLC
Internal Medicine
131 N FM 3167 STE C
RIO GRANDE CITY, TX 78582
Starr County (956) 352-1344
GAURI G. KANHERE M.D.
Internal Medicine
131 N FM 3167 STE C
RIO GRANDE CITY, TX 78582
Starr County (956) 352-1344

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 Gauri Kanhere PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gauri Kanhere PLLC is 1093338121. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2020. The provider is doing business as Valley Health Clinic.

Where is Gauri Kanhere PLLC located?

Gauri Kanhere PLLC is located at 131 N Fm 3167 Ste C, Rio Grande City, TX 78582. The listed phone number is (956) 352-1344.

What is Gauri Kanhere PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Rural Health, with taxonomy code 261QR1300X.

Is Gauri Kanhere PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gauri Kanhere PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Gauri Kanhere PLLC's Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Part A enrollment for this organization (Texas, Rural Health Clinic) is due for revalidation by January 31, 2027. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

Does Gauri Kanhere PLLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D2185530) is associated with this NPI, valid through June 3, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Gauri Kanhere PLLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and UnitedHealthcare list Gauri Kanhere 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 Gauri Kanhere PLLC was last updated on July 29, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.