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BAY AREA PSYCHIATRY SERVICES PC
NPI 1235898701
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Corpus Christi, TX

Active since December 13, 2021
6000 S STAPLES ST STE 406, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78413(361) 444-5255 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 27, 2026, Dec 3, 2025, Nov 25, 2025 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2021).

About Bay Area Psychiatry Services Pc NPPES

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

BAY AREA PSYCHIATRY SERVICES PC (NPI 1235898701) is a healthcare organization registered as a psychiatry in Corpus Christi, Texas and active in the NPI registry since December 2021. The organization maintains 2 additional practice locations and lists Manjunath Balaram, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235898701
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Legal Business NameBAY AREA PSYCHIATRY SERVICES PC
Location Address6000 S STAPLES ST STE 406Corpus Christi, TX 78413-2952
Mailing AddressPo Box 61160Corpus Christi, TX 78466-1160 · (361) 884-2904 · Fax (361) 884-2919
Phone(361) 444-5255
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialManjunath BalaramPresident · (361) 444-5255
Enumeration DateDecember 13, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 27, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 27, 2026
✔ NPI 1235898701 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Child & Adolescent PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0804X
6000 S STAPLES ST STE 406, Corpus Christi, TX 78413
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 15424 Holly RdCorpus Christi, TX 78411-4635 · Phone (361) 887-9600
Location 21315 Santa Fe St Ste 204Corpus Christi, TX 78404-2287 · Phone (361) 887-9600 · Fax (361) 883-1661

Other Identifiers 1

OtherR3026TX · Texas Medical Board

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 Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Bay Area Psychiatry Services Pc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by March 31, 2027

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date
StateTexasEnrollment IDO20220208001267Non-DME Part B · Clinic/Group PracticeDue dateMarch 31, 2027
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

22

Medicare enrollment records show 22 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Bay Area Psychiatry Services PC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 7 practice at this address and 21 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 5

Nurse Practitioner14
Mental Health Counselor4
Psychiatry2
Clinical Social Worker1
Marriage and Family Therapist1

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 22
Elizabeth Cortinas, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1851222913
6000 S STAPLES ST STE 406
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 444-5255
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Lacey Cudd, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1972005965
6000 S STAPLES ST STE 406
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 444-5255
✔ PECOSSame address
Seyon Ogungbe, PMHNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1922723246
6000 S STAPLES ST STE 406
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 444-5255
✔ PECOSSame address
Lisa Dejesus, PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1336940824
6000 S STAPLES ST STE 406
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 444-5255
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jenny Edano, APRN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1033084272
6000 S STAPLES ST STE 406
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 444-5255
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Ashley Martin, M.A., LPC
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1467098400
6000 S STAPLES ST STE 406
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 444-5255
✔ PECOSSame address
Angela Trevino, APRN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1487301826
6000 S STAPLES ST STE 406
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 444-5255
✔ PECOSSame address
James Ikonomopoulos, PH.D., LPC-S
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1477892081
5934 S STAPLES ST STE 230
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 739-1679
✔ PECOS0.2 mi
Claudia Schmidt Ikonomopoulos, MS, LPC
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1699199828
5934 S STAPLES ST STE 230
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 739-1679
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Rodolfo Bayardo, MSN, RN, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1265438097
5607 EVERHART RD
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 232-3610
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.2 mi
Nedia De Lua-Ruiz, PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1992247803
6625 WOOLDRIDGE RD STE 101
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 356-6441
✔ PECOS1.5 mi
Punitha Krishnasamy, PMHNP- BC, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1447731112
4444 CORONA DR STE 108
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 266-5189
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.7 mi
Laquisha Quesada, MA, LMFT-ASSOCIATE
Marriage and Family Therapist
NPI 1801543558
3833 S STAPLES ST STE S203
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 543-0575
✔ PECOS3.3 mi
Amitha Anandula, APRN NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1831867365
3315 S ALAMEDA ST
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(877) 832-2652
✔ PECOS4.3 mi
Manjunath Balaram, MD
Psychiatry
NPI 1790042836
1315 SANTA FE ST STE 204
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 444-5255
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.1 mi
Ambar Bratcher, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1437841327
1315 SANTA FE ST STE 204
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 444-5255
✔ PECOS6.1 mi
Dequajia Cavaness
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1780453928
1315 SANTA FE ST
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 887-9600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.1 mi
Nestor Praderio, M.D.
Psychiatry
NPI 1144265562
1315 SANTA FE ST STE 201
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 887-9600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.1 mi
Eva Bell, PMHNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1326035890
1315 SANTA FE ST STE 204
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 887-9600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.1 mi
Jacklyn Ramirez
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1245087287
6301 OLD BROWNSVILLE RD TRLR E29
Corpus Christi, TX 78417
(956) 437-6831
✔ PECOS7.1 mi
See all 22 clinicians

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

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 Bay Area Psychiatry Services PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bay Area Psychiatry Services PC is 1235898701. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 13, 2021.

Where is Bay Area Psychiatry Services PC located?

Bay Area Psychiatry Services PC is located at 6000 S Staples St Ste 406, Corpus Christi, TX 78413. The listed phone number is (361) 444-5255.

What is Bay Area Psychiatry Services PC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Bay Area Psychiatry Services PC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bay Area Psychiatry Services PC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Bay Area Psychiatry Services PC's Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Non-DME Part B enrollment for this organization (Texas, Clinic/Group Practice) is due for revalidation by March 31, 2027. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Bay Area Psychiatry Services PC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 22 clinicians in 5 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Bay Area Psychiatry Services PC. 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. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (14), Mental Health Counselor (4) and Psychiatry (2). Of these, 7 practice at this address and 21 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Bay Area Psychiatry Services PC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 2 other insurers list Bay Area Psychiatry Services PC 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 Bay Area Psychiatry Services PC was last updated on July 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.