MS. DEBRA KAY STAPLES RN, NP-C (FNP)
NPI 1376821652
Nurse Practitioner in Refugio, TX
About Ms. Debra Kay Staples Rn, Np-c (fnp) NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
MS. DEBRA KAY STAPLES RN, NP-C (FNP) (NPI 1376821652) is an individual nurse practitioner in Refugio, Texas, licensed in Texas (618594) and active in the NPI registry since August 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Citizens Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2011).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Names 1
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
Ms. Debra Kay Staples Rn, Np-c (fnp) 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 Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Debra Staples reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Refugio, TX 78377
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 44 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 3
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Citizens Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Victoria, TXRefugio County Memorial Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · Refugio, TXMemorial Medical Center
Critical Access Hospitals · Port Lavaca, TXPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78377 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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 Debra Staples's NPI number?
The NPI number for Debra Staples is 1376821652. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 3, 2011. The provider is also known as Kayla Staples Rn, Np-C (fnp).
Where is Debra Staples located?
Debra Staples practices at 107 1/2 Swift Street Refugio Rural Health Clinic, Refugio, TX 78377. The listed phone number is (361) 526-5328.
What is Debra Staples's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.
Is Debra Staples enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Debra Staples 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 organization bills Medicare for Debra Staples's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Debra Staples reassigns Medicare benefits to Refugio County Memorial Hospital District (Refugio, TX). The 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 Debra Staples's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Debra Staples accept?
Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 2 other insurers list Debra Staples 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 Debra Staples affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Debra Staples is affiliated with Citizens Medical Center, Refugio County Memorial Hospital and Memorial Medical Center.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Debra Staples was last updated on August 3, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.
# Ms. Debra Kay Staples, RN, NP-C (FNP) · NPI 1376821652
Nurse Practitioner physician in Refugio, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since August 3, 2011.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1376821652 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** August 3, 2011
- **Primary specialty:** Nurse Practitioner · taxonomy 363L00000X
- **State license:** 618594 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 107 1/2 SWIFT STREET, REFUGIO RURAL HEALTH CLINIC, Refugio, TX 78377
- **Phone:** (361) 526-5328 · **Fax:** (361) 526-5670
## 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:** Refugio County Memorial Hospital District (NPI 1821178336, Refugio, TX), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2011
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** August 3, 2011
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1376821652) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.