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GENERAL SURGICAL ASSOCIATES
NPI 1265453252
Specialist in San Antonio, TX

Active since July 22, 2006
8122 DATAPOINT DR STE 320, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229(210) 614-5113(210) 616-0024 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 1, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 1, 2020, Jul 26, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About General Surgical Associates NPPES

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

GENERAL SURGICAL ASSOCIATES (NPI 1265453252) is a healthcare organization registered as a specialist in San Antonio, Texas and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. The organization lists John M Barker, Practice Administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265453252
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy174400000X
Legal Business NameGENERAL SURGICAL ASSOCIATES
Location Address8122 DATAPOINT DR STE 320San Antonio, TX 78229-3264
Mailing Address8122 Datapoint Dr Ste 320San Antonio, TX 78229-3264 · (210) 614-5113 · Fax (210) 616-0024
Phone(210) 614-5113
Fax(210) 616-0024
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJohn M BarkerPractice Administrator · (210) 254-0891
Enumeration DateJuly 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 1, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 1, 2020
✔ NPI 1265453252 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySpecialistOther Service Providers
Taxonomy Code174400000X
Definition
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
8122 DATAPOINT DR STE 320, San Antonio, TX 78229
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Group Practice 1

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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, 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)

General Surgical Associates is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

9

Medicare enrollment records show 9 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to General Surgical Associates, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 4 practice at this address and 8 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (9)

Brad Gurwitz, MD
General Surgery
NPI 1689604852
8122 DATAPOINT DR STE 320
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 614-5113
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Grace Hsiung, M.D.
General Surgery
NPI 1336409754
8122 DATAPOINT DR STE 320
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 358-4000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Thomas Shary, M.D.
General Surgery
NPI 1417118126
8122 DATAPOINT DR STE 320
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 614-5113
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Russell Woodard, M.D.
General Surgery
NPI 1346274800
8122 DATAPOINT DR STE 320
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 614-5113
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jay Cheek, M.D.
General Surgery
NPI 1487848594
8042 WURZBACH RD SUITE 310
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 614-5113
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Travis Holloway, M.D.
General Surgery
NPI 1790912228
8042 WURZBACH RD STE 310
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 614-5113
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Jon Pelzl, M.D.
General Surgery
NPI 1417007006
8042 WURZBACH RD STE 310
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 614-5113
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Adebukola Adedeji, M.D.
General Surgery
NPI 1275768566
11212 STATE HWY 151 SUITE 370 PLAZA 1
San Antonio, TX 78251
(210) 339-2293
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare8.3 mi
Michael Sippel, MD
General Surgery
NPI 1033596648
1001 COVINGTON ST
Youngstown, OH 44510
(330) 480-2371
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1,285 mi

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 General Surgical Associates's NPI number?

The NPI number for General Surgical Associates is 1265453252. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 22, 2006.

Where is General Surgical Associates located?

General Surgical Associates is located at 8122 Datapoint Dr Ste 320, San Antonio, TX 78229. The listed phone number is (210) 614-5113.

What is General Surgical Associates's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Is General Surgical Associates enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. General Surgical Associates is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through General Surgical Associates?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 9 clinicians, all in General Surgery, reassign their Medicare billing to General Surgical Associates. 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. Of these, 4 practice at this address and 8 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does General Surgical Associates accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and WellPoint list General Surgical Associates 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 General Surgical Associates was last updated on April 1, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.