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SOUTH TEXAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
NPI 1356257182
Local Education Agency (LEA) in Mercedes, TX

Active since August 21, 2026
7001 E EXPRESSWAY 83, MERCEDES, TX 78570(956) 565-2454 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record added: August 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

About South Texas Independent School District NPPES

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

SOUTH TEXAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (NPI 1356257182) is a healthcare organization registered as a local education agency (lea) in Mercedes, Texas and active in the NPI registry since August 2026. The organization maintains 7 additional practice locations and lists Sylvia Garza, Cfo For Federal Programs, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356257182
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251300000X
Legal Business NameSOUTH TEXAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Location Address7001 E EXPRESSWAY 83Mercedes, TX 78570-4676
Mailing Address7001 E Expressway 83Mercedes, TX 78570-4676 · (956) 565-2454
Phone(956) 565-2454
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialSylvia GarzaCfo For Federal Programs · (956) 514-4219
Enumeration DateAugust 21, 2026
NPPES CertifiedAugust 18, 2026
✔ NPI 1356257182 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyLocal Education Agency (LEA)Agencies
Taxonomy Code251300000X
Definition
The term local education agency means a public board of education or other public authority legally constituted within a State to either provide administrative control or direction of, or perform a service function for public schools serving individuals ages 0 - 21 in a state, city, county, township, school district, or other political subdivision including a combination of school districts or counties recognized in a State as an administrative agency for its public schools. An LEA may provide, or employ professional who provide, services to children included in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), such services may include, but are not limited to, such medical services as physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
7001 E EXPRESSWAY 83, Mercedes, TX 78570
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Other Names 1

Other NameDr. Sandra Garza-ochoa

Secondary Practice Locations 7

Location 1300 Med High Dr.Mercedes, TX 78570 · Phone (956) 260-2200
Location 2700 Med High DrMercedes, TX 78570-9703 · Phone (956) 565-2237
Location 3510 S Sugar RdEdinburg, TX 78539-5241 · Phone (956) 383-1684
Location 410650 N Expressway 77 # 83Olmito, TX 78575-5285 · Phone (956) 214-6100
Location 5724 S Sugar RdEdinburg, TX 78539-5221 · Phone (956) 381-5522
Location 6151 S Helen Moore RdSan Benito, TX 78586-7244 · Phone (956) 399-4358
Location 7900 Med High DrMercedes, TX 78570-9701 · Phone (956) 565-4620

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 South Texas Independent School District's NPI number?

The NPI number for South Texas Independent School District is 1356257182. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 21, 2026. The provider is also known as Dr. Sandra Garza-Ochoa.

Where is South Texas Independent School District located?

South Texas Independent School District is located at 7001 E Expressway 83, Mercedes, TX 78570. The listed phone number is (956) 565-2454.

What is South Texas Independent School District's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Local Education Agency (LEA) with taxonomy code 251300000X.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for South Texas Independent School District was last updated on August 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 days 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.