TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
NPI 1134189178
Orthopaedic Surgery in El Paso, TX

Q: What is Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Active since March 24, 2006

4801 ALBERTA AVE., 230C, EL PASO, TX 79905(915) 545-6664(915) 545-9799 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 6, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 6, 2019, Mar 17, 2018, May 31, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center NPPES

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

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER (NPI 1134189178) is a healthcare organization registered as an orthopaedic surgery in El Paso, Texas and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. The organization maintains a secondary practice location in El Paso and lists Sue Fuciarelli, Vice President For Finance And Admi, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1134189178

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy207X00000X

Legal Business NameTEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER EL PASO

Location Address4801 ALBERTA AVE., 230CEl Paso, TX 79905

Mailing Address4801 Alberta Ave., 230cEl Paso, TX 79905 · (915) 545-6664 · Fax (915) 545-9799

Phone(915) 545-6664

Fax(915) 545-9799

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialSue FuciarelliVice President For Finance And Admi · (915) 215-4300

Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 6, 20193 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1134189178 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 7

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207X00000X

Definition

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Hand SurgeryTaxonomy 207XS0106X

Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207XS0114X

Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Foot and Ankle SurgeryTaxonomy 207XX0004X

Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineTaxonomy 207XX0005X

Also ListedPodiatristTaxonomy 213E00000X

Also ListedPhysician AssistantTaxonomy 363A00000X

4801 ALBERTA AVE., El Paso, TX 79905

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsTexas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12000 B Transmountain RoadEl Paso, TX 79911 · Phone (915) 215-8408

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid084600801TX

OtherCC8142TX · Railroad Medicare Group #

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

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Harbor Health, Molina Healthcare and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

845

Medicare enrollment records show 845 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 196 practice at this address and 487 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 54

Pediatric Medicine99

Diagnostic Radiology89

Nurse Practitioner84

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)60

Emergency Medicine54

Internal Medicine50

Anesthesiology47

Obstetrics/Gynecology47

46 other specialties315

Nearest to this location (20)

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Mehran Abolbashari, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

NPI 1144633272

4801 ALBERTA AVE
El Paso, TX 79905

(915) 215-5200

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Adam Adler, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

NPI 1801105309

4801 ALBERTA AVE
El Paso, TX 79905

(915) 215-5400

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Lisset Alcazar, APRN

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1205499670

4801 ALBERTA AVE
El Paso, TX 79905

(915) 215-4600

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Nichole Andrews, M.D.

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1801025416

4801 ALBERTA AVE
El Paso, TX 79905

(915) 545-7333

✔ PECOSSame address

Cenan Antowan, M.D.

Pediatric Medicine

NPI 1457468787

4801 ALBERTA AVE.
El Paso, TX 79905

(915) 454-6817

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Richard Arms, M.D.

Obstetrics/Gynecology

NPI 1225316755

4801 ALBERTA AVE TEXAS TECH UNIV. HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER, DEPT. OB/GYN
El Paso, TX 79905

(915) 215-5099

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Pedro Blandon, M.D

Nephrology

NPI 1275531469

4801 ALBERTA AVE
El Paso, TX 79905

(915) 545-6618

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Tamis Bright, M.D.

Endocrinology

NPI 1871533372

4801 ALBERTA AVE
El Paso, TX 79905

(915) 215-5205

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Benjamin Carcamo, M.D.

Hematology/Oncology

NPI 1437362092

4801 ALBERTA AVE
El Paso, TX 79905

(915) 545-6810

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Harry Davis, M.D.

Internal Medicine

NPI 1992731061

4801 ALBERTA AVE.
El Paso, TX 79905

(915) 545-6640

✔ PECOSSame address

Mansour Esmaeili, MD

Interventional Cardiology

NPI 1750958534

4801 ALBERTA AVE
El Paso, TX 79905

(915) 215-5200

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

David Fallah, DDS

Maxillofacial Surgery

NPI 1598735292

4801 ALBERTA AVE
El Paso, TX 79905

(915) 215-5300

✔ PECOSSame address

Vid Fikfak, MD

Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)

NPI 1245592484

4801 ALBERTA AVE
El Paso, TX 79905

(915) 215-5300

✔ PECOSSame address

Mohammad Ghatali, M.D

Neurology

NPI 1306036785

4801 ALBERTA AVE
El Paso, TX 79905

(915) 215-5900

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Jarett Howe, MD

General Surgery

NPI 1972790053

4801 ALBERTA AVE
El Paso, TX 79905

(915) 545-6856

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Kirby Johnston, OD

Optometry

NPI 1508394420

4801 ALBERTA AVE
El Paso, TX 79905

(915) 215-5300

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Katherine Lawson

Occupational Therapist in Private Practice

NPI 1700292331

4801 ALBERTA AVE
El Paso, TX 79905

(915) 215-5900

✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Stephanie Nemir, MD, PHD

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

NPI 1659627818

4801 ALBERTA AVE
El Paso, TX 79905

(915) 215-5300

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Kanchan Pema, M.D.

Rheumatology

NPI 1851328850

4801 ALBERTA AVE.
El Paso, TX 79905

(915) 545-6647

✔ PECOSSame address

Claudia Prospero Ponce

Ophthalmology

NPI 1689013666

4801 ALBERTA AVE
El Paso, TX 79905

(915) 215-6050

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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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 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso's NPI number?

The NPI number for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso is 1134189178. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2006. The provider is doing business as Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

Where is Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso located?

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso is located at 4801 Alberta Ave. 230C, El Paso, TX 79905. The listed phone number is (915) 545-6664.

What is Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 845 clinicians in 54 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso. 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. The largest specialties are Pediatric Medicine (99), Diagnostic Radiology (89) and Nurse Practitioner (84). Of these, 196 practice at this address and 487 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Harbor Health, Molina Healthcare and WellPoint list Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso 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 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso was last updated on November 6, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.