DR. JOYCE WANJUGU MURUTHI M.D.
NPI 1255777025
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Friendswood, TX
About Dr. Joyce Wanjugu Muruthi M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. JOYCE WANJUGU MURUTHI M.D. (NPI 1255777025) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Friendswood, Texas, licensed in Texas (S7924) and active in the NPI registry since May 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Merit Health River Region, and is a graduate of Other (2013).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Joyce Wanjugu Muruthi 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
3Medicare enrollment records show Joyce Muruthi reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Houston, TX 77082
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 508 clinicians in this Medicare group
Galveston, TX 77555
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 2,222 clinicians in this Medicare group
Vicksburg, MS 39180
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
- 41 clinicians in this Medicare group
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.
Merit Health River Region
Acute Care Hospitals · Vicksburg, MSPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77546 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546
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 Joyce Muruthi's NPI number?
The NPI number for Joyce Muruthi is 1255777025. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 20, 2013.
Where is Joyce Muruthi located?
Joyce Muruthi practices at 1505 E Winding Way Dr Ste 210, Friendswood, TX 77546. The listed phone number is (832) 505-5050.
What is Joyce Muruthi's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.
Is Joyce Muruthi enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Joyce Muruthi 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 organizations bill Medicare for Joyce Muruthi's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joyce Muruthi reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Pediatrix Medical Group Of Texas Billing, Inc. (Houston, TX), Utmb Faculty Group Practice (Galveston, TX) and Vicksburg Clinic LLC (Vicksburg, MS). Each 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 Joyce Muruthi's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Joyce Muruthi accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 4 other insurers list Joyce Muruthi 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 Joyce Muruthi affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Joyce Muruthi is affiliated with Merit Health River Region.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Joyce Muruthi was last updated on February 28, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.
# Dr. Joyce Wanjugu Muruthi, M.D. · NPI 1255777025
Obstetrics & Gynecology physician in Friendswood, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 20, 2013.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1255777025 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** May 20, 2013
- **Primary specialty:** Obstetrics & Gynecology · taxonomy 207V00000X
- **State license:** S7924 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1505 E WINDING WAY DR STE 210, Friendswood, TX 77546-5395
- **Phone:** (832) 505-5050
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 3 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Pediatrix Medical Group Of Texas Billing, Inc. (NPI 1649377359, Houston, TX); Utmb Faculty Group Practice (NPI 1942241146, Galveston, TX); Vicksburg Clinic LLC (NPI 1659307791, Vicksburg, MS) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2013
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** February 28, 2023
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1255777025) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.