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MRS. NIRU CEPEDA-IRUEGAS M.D.
NPI 1184945875
Internal Medicine in Harlingen, TX

Active since June 16, 2010PECOS Enrolled
2121 PEASE STREET, SUITE 1G, HARLINGEN, TX 78550(956) 389-6565(956) 389-6567 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 14, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Mrs. Niru Cepeda-iruegas M.d. NPPES

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

MRS. NIRU CEPEDA-IRUEGAS M.D. (NPI 1184945875) is an individual internal medicine provider in Harlingen, Texas, licensed in Texas (P6955) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184945875
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. NIRU CEPEDA-IRUEGASCredential: M.D.
Location Address2121 PEASE STREET, SUITE 1GHarlingen, TX 78550
Mailing AddressPo Box 731980Dallas, TX 75038 · (972) 791-1224 · Fax (972) 385-3912
Phone(956) 389-6565
Fax(956) 389-6567
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 16, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateMay 14, 2014
✔ NPI 1184945875 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · P6955
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
2121 PEASE STREET, Harlingen, TX 78550
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Mrs. Niru Cepeda-iruegas M.d. 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Niru Cepeda-iruegas reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Bhs Physicians Network, Inc
243 mi
Family Medicine
502 MADISON OAK DR STE 310
San Antonio, TX 78258
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 964 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598958431 (210) 483-8883
Hni Medical Services
281 mi
Hospitalist
7500 RIALTO BLVD STE 1-140
Austin, TX 78735
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 241 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366735169 (512) 730-3060

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

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.

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
18 services15 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78550 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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 7

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

DR. WONDWOSSEN GEBREAMANUEL TEKLE M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
2121 PEASE STREET, SUITE 1D
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 389-4060
GERALD R WHITSON, DDS, PA
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
2121 PEASE STREET, SUITE 314
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 412-0600
KARLENE REID MD
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
2121 PEASE STREET, SUITE 1G
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 389-6565
HARLINGEN PHYSICIAN NETWORK INC
Family Medicine
2121 PEASE STREET, STE. 1G
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 389-6565
ARLYN OTERO-LUGO
Internal Medicine
2121 PEASE STREET, SUITE 1 G
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 389-6565
MONZER ALATRACH DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2121 PEASE STREET, 5TH FLOOR ATTN: VBMC UTRGV GENERAL SURGERY
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 296-1778
DR. SONIA YASMEEN KHAN MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2121 PEASE STREET, 5TH FLOOR
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 296-1778

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 Niru Cepeda-iruegas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Niru Cepeda-iruegas is 1184945875. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2010.

Where is Niru Cepeda-iruegas located?

Niru Cepeda-iruegas practices at 2121 Pease Street Suite 1G, Harlingen, TX 78550. The listed phone number is (956) 389-6565.

What is Niru Cepeda-iruegas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Niru Cepeda-iruegas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Niru Cepeda-iruegas is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Niru Cepeda-iruegas's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Niru Cepeda-iruegas reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Bhs Physicians Network, Inc (San Antonio, TX) and Hni Medical Services (Austin, TX). Each 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 Niru Cepeda-iruegas's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Niru Cepeda-iruegas was last updated on May 14, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.