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THE TEXAS INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
NPI 1194263897
Family Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since February 02, 2017CLIA 45D2104267 · Waiver
9644 COURT GLEN DR, HOUSTON, TX 77099(713) 640-2273(713) 640-2276 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 6, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 6, 2025, Feb 10, 2021, Feb 2, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About The Texas International Institute Of Health Professions NPPES

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

THE TEXAS INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS (NPI 1194263897), doing business as Vcare Clinics, is a healthcare organization registered as a family medicine in Houston, Texas and active in the NPI registry since February 2017. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through October 29, 2027, maintains 3 additional practice locations, and lists Mustafa Chagani, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194263897
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Legal Business NameTHE TEXAS INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Location Address9644 COURT GLEN DRHouston, TX 77099-2541
Mailing Address9644 Court Glen DrHouston, TX 77099-2541 · (713) 640-2273 · Fax (713) 640-2276
Phone(713) 640-2273
Fax(713) 640-2276
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMustafa ChaganiCeo · (469) 684-3227
Enumeration DateFebruary 2, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 6, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 6, 2025
✔ NPI 1194263897 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 5

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedDentistTaxonomy 122300000X
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X
Also ListedClinic/Center · Family Planning, Non-SurgicalTaxonomy 261QF0050X
9644 COURT GLEN DR, Houston, TX 77099
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsVcare Clinics

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 11017 Fairmont PkwyPasadena, TX 77504-2903 · Phone (713) 944-2275
Location 21445 Mac Arthur DrCarrollton, TX 75007-4461 · Phone (972) 245-1200
Location 38121 Broadway St Ste 103Houston, TX 77061-1341 · Phone (713) 640-2273

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 Molina Healthcare, WellPoint.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

The Texas International Institute Of Health Professions is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

3

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to The Texas International Institute Of Health Professions, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Alondra Gutierrez, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1457645806
633 E FERNHURST DR STE 802
Katy, TX 77450
(713) 416-4160
✔ PECOS14 mi
Asifa Ijaz, M.D
Family Practice
NPI 1689708729
1445 MAC ARTHUR DR STE 122
Carrollton, TX 75007
(972) 245-1200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare241 mi
Llewellyn Canio, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1720371453
150 MUIR RD
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 372-2000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1,623 mi

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

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 45D2104267

The Texas International Institute Of Health Professions · Carrollton, TX
Active · expires Oct 29, 2027
CLIA Number45D2104267
Laboratory TypeCommunity Clinic
Certificate Effective DateOctober 30, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateOctober 29, 2027
Laboratory DirectorAsifa Aijaz
Laboratory Phone(713) 640-2273
Laboratory LocationThe Texas International Institute Of Health Professions1445 Macarthur Drive #122, Carrollton, TX 75007
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 The Texas International Institute Of Health Professions's NPI number?

The NPI number for The Texas International Institute Of Health Professions is 1194263897. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 2, 2017. The provider is doing business as Vcare Clinics.

Where is The Texas International Institute Of Health Professions located?

The Texas International Institute Of Health Professions is located at 9644 Court Glen Dr, Houston, TX 77099. The listed phone number is (713) 640-2273.

What is The Texas International Institute Of Health Professions's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is The Texas International Institute Of Health Professions enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. The Texas International Institute Of Health Professions is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through The Texas International Institute Of Health Professions?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians, all in Family Practice, reassign their Medicare billing to The Texas International Institute Of Health Professions. 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does The Texas International Institute Of Health Professions hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D2104267) is associated with this NPI, valid through October 29, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does The Texas International Institute Of Health Professions accept?

Health plans from Molina Healthcare and WellPoint list The Texas International Institute Of Health Professions 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 The Texas International Institute Of Health Professions was last updated on December 6, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.