CAROLINE WANJIKU NGUGI
NPI 1144858259
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Galveston, TX

Active since April 01, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
400 HARBORSIDE DR, GALVESTON, TX 77555(409) 772-3373(409) 747-7014 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 10, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 10, 2024, Oct 22, 2020, Apr 1, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Caroline Wanjiku Ngugi NPPES

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

CAROLINE WANJIKU NGUGI (NPI 1144858259) is an individual family provider in Galveston, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP144960) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144858259
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameCAROLINE WANJIKU NGUGI
Location Address400 HARBORSIDE DRGalveston, TX 77555-0001
Mailing Address4919 Quiet Canyon DrFriendswood, TX 77546-6117 · (281) 772-9749
Fax(409) 747-7014
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateApril 1, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateApril 10, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 10, 2024
NPI 1144858259 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License Licensed in TX · AP144960
Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X · License AP144960 (TX)
400 HARBORSIDE DR, Galveston, TX 77555

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 14919 Quiet Canyon DrFriendswood, TX 77546-6117 · Phone (281) 772-9749 ext. 28177
Location 28030 Fm 1765 Ste C-102Texas City, TX 77591-3689 · Phone (409) 515-3915

Other Identifiers 1

OtherAP144960TX · Advance Practise License Number

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Caroline Wanjiku Ngugi 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 ID8022438050
PECOS Enrollment IDI20201013002829
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
48 services45 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
28 services23 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

Acute Care Hospitals · Galveston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number450018
Location301 University BoulevardGalveston, TX 77555 · Galveston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77555 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
$88.24 typical visit price
range $57.19 – $173.07
Typical copayment $22.06 (range $14.29 – $43.26)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.90 typical visit price
range $18.45 – $141.36
Typical copayment $25.22 (range $4.61 – $35.34)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 20

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

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
400 HARBORSIDE DR, STE 118-119
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
400 HARBORSIDE DR
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Physician Assistant
400 HARBORSIDE DR, STE 109
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Family Medicine
400 HARBORSIDE DR, STE 104
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Family Medicine
400 HARBORSIDE DR, STE 104
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
400 HARBORSIDE DR, STE 118-119
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Pediatrics
400 HARBORSIDE DR
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
400 HARBORSIDE DR, STE 118-119
GALVESTON, TX 77555

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 Caroline Ngugi's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caroline Ngugi is 1144858259. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 1, 2020.

Where is Caroline Ngugi located?

Caroline Ngugi practices at 400 Harborside Dr, Galveston, TX 77555. The listed phone number is (409) 772-3373.

What is Caroline Ngugi's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Caroline Ngugi enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Caroline Ngugi 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.

What insurance does Caroline Ngugi accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Oscar Insurance Company and WellPoint list Caroline Ngugi 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.

Is Caroline Ngugi affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Caroline Ngugi is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Caroline Ngugi was last updated on April 10, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.