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DR. RUTH ESHIKOTSE PIUS MB;BS
NPI 1174204937
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Galveston, TX

Active since July 26, 2023PECOS Enrolled
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77555(409) 762-2328 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 19, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 19, 2026, Jul 26, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Dr. Ruth Eshikotse Pius Mb;bs NPPES

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

DR. RUTH ESHIKOTSE PIUS MB;BS (NPI 1174204937) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Galveston, Texas, licensed in Texas (BP10099621) and active in the NPI registry since July 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Bronx.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174204937
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RUTH ESHIKOTSE PIUSCredential: MB;BS
Location Address301 UNIVERSITY BLVDGalveston, TX 77555-0128
Mailing Address301 University BlvdGalveston, TX 77555-0128 · (409) 762-2328
Phone(409) 762-2328
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 26, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateMay 19, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 19, 2026
✔ NPI 1174204937 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · BP10099621
Definition
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Galveston, TX 77555
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1234 E 149th StBronx, NY 10451-5504 · Phone (718) 579-5000

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Ruth Eshikotse Pius Mb;bs is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

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
$131.16 typical visit price
range $57.19 – $173.07
Typical copayment $32.79 (range $14.29 – $43.26)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$71.32 typical visit price
range $18.45 – $141.36
Typical copayment $17.83 (range $4.61 – $35.34)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

AMY KATHERINE HAVERTY PNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-2222
EVA NOVAK BLIGHT NNP
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-2222
DR. JENNIFER ANN MINNEMAN MD
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-1011
DR. JAMES HAROLD PAVELA MD
Internal Medicine
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-7063
DIAA HAMOUDA MBBCH
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, JSA 9.128
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-8031
SOMMER KIRSCH CAUSEY MD
Anesthesiology
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-1221
RANDA ABDELMASIH MD
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (832) 505-2300
HEATHER PENTON
Anesthesiology
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-2222

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 Ruth Pius's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruth Pius is 1174204937. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 26, 2023.

Where is Ruth Pius located?

Ruth Pius practices at 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555. The listed phone number is (409) 762-2328.

What is Ruth Pius's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is Ruth Pius enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ruth Pius is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ruth Pius was last updated on May 19, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months 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.