DR. LINA W ASSAD MD
NPI 1386451227
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Houston, TX

Active since December 13, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6720 BERTNER AVE, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 798-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 13, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Lina W Assad Md NPPES

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

DR. LINA W ASSAD MD (NPI 1386451227) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (U0960) and active in the NPI registry since December 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me, and is a graduate of Other (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386451227
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X
Provider Legal NameDR. LINA W ASSADCredential: MD
Location Address6720 BERTNER AVEHouston, TX 77030-2604
Mailing Address6624 Fannin St Ste 1670Houston, TX 77030-2340 · (281) 660-2990 · Fax (877) 935-8122
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateDecember 13, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 13, 2025
NPPES CertifiedOctober 13, 2025
NPI 1386451227 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X
License Licensed in TX · U0960
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
Also ListedPathology · CytopathologyTaxonomy 207ZC0500X · License U0960 (TX)
6720 BERTNER AVE, Houston, TX 77030

Accepted 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. Lina W Assad Md 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 ID648768333
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251023004123
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.

Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number450193
Location6720 Bertner Ave, Ste Mc1-266Houston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Anesthesiology
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Anesthesiology
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Anesthesiologist Assistant
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Anesthesiology
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030

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 Lina Assad's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lina Assad is 1386451227. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 13, 2024.

Where is Lina Assad located?

Lina Assad practices at 6720 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 798-1000.

What is Lina Assad's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Lina Assad enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lina Assad 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 Lina Assad accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Lina Assad 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 Lina Assad affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lina Assad is affiliated with Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lina Assad was last updated on October 13, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months 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.