DR. JOYCE WANJUGU MURUTHI M.D.
NPI 1255777025
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Friendswood, TX

Q: 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.

Q: What is Joyce Muruthi's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Q: 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.

Active since May 20, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

74.96/100

CMS Quality Rating

1505 E WINDING WAY DR STE 210, FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546(832) 505-5050 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 28, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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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

NPI1255777025

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207V00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. JOYCE WANJUGU MURUTHICredential: M.D.

Location Address1505 E WINDING WAY DR STE 210Friendswood, TX 77546-5395

Mailing AddressPo Box 650859, Dept 710Dallas, TX 75265 · (409) 772-2222

Phone(832) 505-5050

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013

Enumeration DateMay 20, 2013

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 28, 2023

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 28, 2023

✔ NPI 1255777025 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207V00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · S7924✔ Licensed in MS · 25640

Definition

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.

1505 E WINDING WAY DR STE 210, Friendswood, TX 77546

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.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. 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.

PECOS PAC ID6709140098

PECOS Enrollment IDI20201014002432

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.

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, MS

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number250031

Location2100 Hwy 61 NVicksburg, MS 39183 · Warren County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician 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.

New Patient

$131.16 typical visit price

range $57.19 – $173.07

Typical copayment $32.79 (range $14.29 – $43.26)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$71.32 typical visit price

range $18.45 – $141.36

Typical copayment $17.83 (range $4.61 – $35.34)

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.

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.

74.96/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

73.77

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

47.75

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. ELIZABETH A CLONINGER M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology

1505 E WINDING WAY DR STE 210
FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546

Galveston County (832) 505-5050

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.

What insurance does Joyce Muruthi accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 3 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.