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GASTRO STAR
NPI 1245894013
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in San Antonio, TX

Active since April 27, 2019CLIA 45D2175132 · Certificate of Compliance
3208 NAPIER PARK STE 1, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78231(210) 405-3410(210) 405-3411 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 29, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 29, 2021, Apr 27, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Gastro Star NPPES

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

GASTRO STAR (NPI 1245894013) is a healthcare organization registered as a gastroenterology in San Antonio, Texas and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. The organization holds a CLIA Certificate of Compliance certificate valid through May 18, 2027 and lists Desh Bandhu Sharma, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245894013
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Legal Business NameKESAR FAMILY PLLC
Location Address3208 NAPIER PARK STE 1San Antonio, TX 78231-1522
Mailing AddressPo Box 591189San Antonio, TX 78259-0109 · (210) 405-3410 · Fax (210) 405-3411
Phone(210) 405-3410
Fax(210) 405-3411
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDesh Bandhu SharmaOwner · (210) 844-3449
Enumeration DateApril 27, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 29, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 29, 2021
✔ NPI 1245894013 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
Also ListedPathology · HematologyTaxonomy 207ZH0000X
Also ListedPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyTaxonomy 207ZP0102X
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X
3208 NAPIER PARK STE 1, San Antonio, TX 78231
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsGastro Star

Group Practice 2

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP
Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include WellPoint.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Gastro Star is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

7

Medicare enrollment records show 7 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Gastro Star, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 6 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (7)

Desh Sharma, M.D.
Gastroenterology
NPI 1457549032
3208 NAPIER PARK STE 1
San Antonio, TX 78231
(210) 405-3410
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Ebony Young
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1194609297
3208 NAPIER PARK STE 1
Shavano Park, TX 78231
(210) 405-3410
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Felecia Hill, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1205605797
4553 N LOOP 1604 W STE 1119
San Antonio, TX 78249
(210) 972-8058
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.9 mi
Bridget Herschap, M.D.
Pathology
NPI 1336466895
6918 CAMP BULLIS RD
San Antonio, TX 78256
(210) 617-4445
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
Alma Sanchez-Salazar, M.D.
Pathology
NPI 1265690226
6918 CAMP BULLIS RD
San Antonio, TX 78256
(210) 617-4445
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
Denise Francois, MD
Pathology
NPI 1720048598
2020 BABCOCK RD STE 14
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 617-4445
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.2 mi
Heather Franz, CNS
Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
NPI 1205242278
4544 S LAMAR BLVD STE 620
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 448-4588
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare62 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 Compliance 45D2175132

Gastro Star · San Antonio, TX
Active · expires May 18, 2027
CLIA Number45D2175132
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateMay 19, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateMay 18, 2027
Laboratory DirectorAlma J. Sanchez-Salazar
Laboratory Phone(210) 405-3410
Laboratory LocationGastro Star3208 Napier Park, Ste 1, Station A, San Antonio, TX 78231
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory after an inspection that finds the laboratory to be in compliance with all applicable CLIA requirements.

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 Kesar Family PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kesar Family PLLC is 1245894013. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 27, 2019. The provider is doing business as Gastro Star.

Where is Kesar Family PLLC located?

Kesar Family PLLC is located at 3208 Napier Park Ste 1, San Antonio, TX 78231. The listed phone number is (210) 405-3410.

What is Kesar Family PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Kesar Family PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kesar Family PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Kesar Family PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 7 clinicians in 4 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Kesar Family PLLC. 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 Pathology (3), Nurse Practitioner (2) and Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) (1). Of these, 2 practice at this address and 6 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Kesar Family PLLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Compliance (number 45D2175132) is associated with this NPI, valid through May 18, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Kesar Family PLLC accept?

Health plans from WellPoint list Kesar Family PLLC 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 Kesar Family PLLC was last updated on September 29, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.