DR. BRENT LEE PENNINGTON M.D.
NPI 1205098753
Family Medicine in Corpus Christi, TX

Active since June 26, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
11.97/100
CMS Quality Rating
600 ELIZABETH ST, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404(361) 985-1221(361) 985-1295 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 11, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 11, 2023, May 20, 2020, Jan 9, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Brent Lee Pennington M.d. NPPES

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

DR. BRENT LEE PENNINGTON M.D. (NPI 1205098753) is an individual family medicine provider in Corpus Christi, Texas, licensed in Texas (P7534) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi, and is a graduate of Other (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205098753
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BRENT LEE PENNINGTONCredential: M.D.
Location Address600 ELIZABETH STCorpus Christi, TX 78404-2235
Mailing AddressPo Box 6696Corpus Christi, TX 78466-6696 · (361) 985-1221 · Fax (361) 985-1295
Fax(361) 985-1295
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateJune 26, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 11, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 6, 2023
NPI 1205098753 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in TX · P7534
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 ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License P7534 (TX)
600 ELIZABETH ST, Corpus Christi, TX 78404

Other Identifiers 1

OtherP7534TX · Texas Medical Board

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

Dr. Brent Lee Pennington M.d. 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 ID7416105457
PECOS Enrollment IDI20131120001852
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 8

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
1,741 services235 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
820 services209 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.
299 services91 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
170 services150 patients
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.
148 services122 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
92 services43 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi

Acute Care Hospitals · Corpus Christi, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450046
Location600 Elizabeth StreetCorpus Christi, TX 78404 · Nueces County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Corpus Christi Medical Center,the

Acute Care Hospitals · Corpus Christi, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number450788
Location6629 Woodridge RoadCorpus Christi, TX 78414 · Nueces County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78404 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

11.97/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality0
Improvement Activities0
Cost39.92

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
75%330 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 7

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Insertion tray with drainage bag with indwelling catheter, foley type, two-way latex with coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer or hydrophilic, etc.) A4314
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
2 suppliers26 claims26 services$24.40 avg. paid by Medicare
Urinary catheter anchoring device, leg strap, each A4334
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
2 suppliers35 claims35 services$4.76 avg. paid by Medicare
Bedside drainage bag, day or night, with or without anti-reflux device, with or without tube, each A4357
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
2 suppliers31 claims37 services$7.97 avg. paid by Medicare
Urinary drainage bag, leg or abdomen, vinyl, with or without tube, with straps, each A4358
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier13 claims26 services$5.44 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers40 claims40 services$19.82 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers46 claims46 services$104.60 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
600 ELIZABETH ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
600 ELIZABETH ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404
Emergency Medicine
600 ELIZABETH ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404
Emergency Medicine
600 ELIZABETH ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
600 ELIZABETH ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404
Internal Medicine
600 ELIZABETH ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404
Occupational Therapist
600 ELIZABETH ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
600 ELIZABETH ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404

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 Brent Pennington's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brent Pennington is 1205098753. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 26, 2008.

Where is Brent Pennington located?

Brent Pennington practices at 600 Elizabeth St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404. The listed phone number is (361) 985-1221.

What is Brent Pennington's specialty?

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

Is Brent Pennington enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brent Pennington 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 Brent Pennington accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan and Oscar Insurance Company list Brent Pennington 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 Brent Pennington affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Brent Pennington is affiliated with Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi and Corpus Christi Medical Center,the.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brent Pennington was last updated on December 11, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.