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APEX HEART CARE OF NORTH TEXAS
NPI 1295156073
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Denton, TX

Active since December 23, 2013
2245 BRINKER RD, SUITE 100, DENTON, TX 76208(940) 312-6262(940) 312-6261 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 16, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Apex Heart Care Of North Texas NPPES

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

APEX HEART CARE OF NORTH TEXAS (NPI 1295156073) is a healthcare organization registered as a cardiovascular disease in Denton, Texas and active in the NPI registry since December 2013. The organization lists Hema Latha Korlakunta, Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295156073
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X
Legal Business NameHEMA L KORLAKUNTA, MD, PA
Location Address2245 BRINKER RD, SUITE 100Denton, TX 76208-6175
Mailing AddressPo Box 649Coppell, TX 75019-0649 · (940) 312-6262 · Fax (940) 312-6261
Phone(940) 312-6262
Fax(940) 312-6261
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialHema Latha KorlakuntaDirector · (940) 312-6262
Enumeration DateDecember 23, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 16, 2022
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 16, 2022
✔ NPI 1295156073 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0000X
Definition
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
2245 BRINKER RD, Denton, TX 76208
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsApex Heart Care Of North Texas

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 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)

Apex Heart Care Of North Texas is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Apex Heart Care Of North Texas, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Hema Korlakunta, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1174604789
2245 BRINKER RD STE 100
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 312-6262
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Anitha Abraham
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1558013383
2505 SCRIPTURE ST STE 100
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 320-2188
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 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 Hema L Korlakunta, MD, PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hema L Korlakunta, MD, PA is 1295156073. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 23, 2013. The provider is doing business as Apex Heart Care Of North Texas.

Where is Hema L Korlakunta, MD, PA located?

Hema L Korlakunta, MD, PA is located at 2245 Brinker Rd Suite 100, Denton, TX 76208. The listed phone number is (940) 312-6262.

What is Hema L Korlakunta, MD, PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is Hema L Korlakunta, MD, PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hema L Korlakunta, MD, PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Hema L Korlakunta, MD, PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Hema L Korlakunta, MD, PA, in Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) and Nurse Practitioner. 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, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Hema L Korlakunta, MD, PA accept?

Health plans from WellPoint list Hema L Korlakunta, MD, PA 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 Hema L Korlakunta, MD, PA was last updated on January 16, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.