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MR. HECTOR EDUARDO OCHOA JR. CRNA
NPI 1205645181
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Harlingen, TX

Active since January 04, 2025Accepts Medicare Assignment
2101 PEASE ST, HARLINGEN, TX 78550(956) 389-1100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Mr. Hector Eduardo Ochoa Jr. Crna NPPES

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

MR. HECTOR EDUARDO OCHOA JR. CRNA (NPI 1205645181) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Harlingen, Texas, licensed in Texas (970350) and active in the NPI registry since January 2025. He is affiliated with Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc and is a graduate of Other (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205645181
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMR. HECTOR EDUARDO OCHOA JR.Credential: CRNA
Location Address2101 PEASE STHarlingen, TX 78550-8307
Mailing Address1305 Alta Vista Dr Apt 4Weslaco, TX 78596-4412 · (956) 340-6291
Phone(956) 389-1100
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateJanuary 4, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 4, 2025
✔ NPI 1205645181 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 970350
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
2101 PEASE ST, Harlingen, TX 78550
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. Hector Eduardo Ochoa Jr. Crna 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 ID3072035823
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250320003468

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Hector Ochoa reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Harlingen Anesthesia Associates
Same address
Anesthesiology
2101 PEASE ST
Harlingen, TX 78550
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 75 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1093727455 (956) 389-1100

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company LLC

Acute Care Hospitals · Harlingen, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450033
Location2101 Pease StHarlingen, TX 78550 · Cameron County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

HELEN DELORES PADGETT CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2101 PEASE ST
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 389-1100
YAHYA DANESHBOD MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
2101 PEASE ST
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 389-6565
MRS. MARY PETERS-BENITEZ O.T.
Occupational Therapist
2101 PEASE ST
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 389-1690
JANETLY LUCIA REINOSO JIMENEZ
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2101 PEASE ST
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 454-0568
SABINO VEGA JR. MSN, NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2101 PEASE ST
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 389-5000
DR. JESUS GUZMAN JR. DO
Hospitalist
2101 PEASE ST
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 389-1100
ROBIN MELINDA WOODARD CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2101 PEASE ST
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 389-1100
CARLOS LUIS ALEJOS AGUERO MD
Internal Medicine
2101 PEASE ST
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Cameron County (956) 389-6565

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 Hector Ochoa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hector Ochoa is 1205645181. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 4, 2025.

Where is Hector Ochoa located?

Hector Ochoa practices at 2101 Pease St, Harlingen, TX 78550. The listed phone number is (956) 389-1100.

What is Hector Ochoa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Hector Ochoa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hector Ochoa 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Hector Ochoa's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Hector Ochoa reassigns Medicare benefits to Harlingen Anesthesia Associates (Harlingen, TX). The 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 Hector Ochoa's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Hector Ochoa accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Hector Ochoa 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 Hector Ochoa affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Hector Ochoa is affiliated with Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company LLC.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hector Ochoa was last updated on January 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 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.