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HOUSTON KIDNEY SPECIALISTS CENTER PLLC
NPI 1396217162
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Houston, TX

Active since December 18, 2018
13656 BRETON RIDGE ST STE A-H, HOUSTON, TX 77070(281) 429-8780(281) 763-7930 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 18, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 18, 2020, Sep 25, 2019, Dec 18, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Houston Kidney Specialists Center Pllc NPPES

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

HOUSTON KIDNEY SPECIALISTS CENTER PLLC (NPI 1396217162) is a healthcare organization registered as a nephrology in Houston, Texas and active in the NPI registry since December 2018. The organization maintains 3 additional practice locations and lists Ghayyath Sultan, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396217162
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Legal Business NameHOUSTON KIDNEY SPECIALISTS CENTER PLLC
Location Address13656 BRETON RIDGE ST STE A-HHouston, TX 77070-6081
Mailing Address2149 E Warner Rd Ste 102Tempe, AZ 85284-3495 · (480) 393-0309 · Fax (480) 610-6189
Phone(281) 429-8780
Fax(281) 763-7930
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialGhayyath SultanPresident · (216) 702-4535
Enumeration DateDecember 18, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 18, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 18, 2024
✔ NPI 1396217162 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
13656 BRETON RIDGE ST STE A-H, Houston, TX 77070
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 121212 Northwest Fwy Ste 465Cypress, TX 77429-6070 · Phone (281) 429-8780 · Fax (281) 763-7930
Location 210720 Barker Cypress RdCypress, TX 77433-1372 · Phone (281) 429-8780 · Fax (281) 463-7930
Location 318220 Tomball Pkwy Ste 205Houston, TX 77070-4347 · Phone (281) 429-8780

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 Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc..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)

Houston Kidney Specialists Center Pllc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

22

Medicare enrollment records show 22 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Houston Kidney Specialists Center PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 5 practice at this address and 16 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 5

Nurse Practitioner13
Nephrology4
Internal Medicine3
Clinical Social Worker1
Hospitalist1

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 22
Alicia Baena, MSN, RN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1821651985
13656 BRETON RIDGE ST # AH
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 429-8780
✔ PECOSSame address
Jaclyn Cavalieri
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1053173849
13656 BRETON RIDGE ST STE H
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 429-8780
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jonathan Pankow, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1962817783
13656 BRETON RIDGE ST # AH
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 429-8780
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Mohamed Sheta, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1457666570
13656 BRETON RIDGE ST UNIT A&H
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 429-8780
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Patricia Vargas, APRN AGACNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1932851391
13656 BRETON RIDGE ST A&H
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 429-8780
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Gmiel Jones, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1285508994
13656 BRETON RIDGE ST STE H
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 429-8780
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Maria Cecille Magtoto-Navaja, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1669337853
13656 BRETON RIDGE ST UNIT A&H
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 429-8780
✔ PECOS0.2 mi
Devang Patel, DO
Internal Medicine
NPI 1609337880
13656 BRETON RIDGE ST UNIT A&H
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 429-8780
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Ghayyath Sultan, M.D
Nephrology
NPI 1780913996
18220 TOMBALL PKWY STE 205
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 429-8780
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Iti Yadav, M.D
Hospitalist
NPI 1619194354
18220 TOMBALL PKWY STE 205
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 429-8780
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Natalie Bernard, MSN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1376936237
18220 TOMBALL PKWY STE 205
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 429-8780
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Tsegaw Egziti, M.D.
Nephrology
NPI 1982995213
18220 TOMBALL PKWY STE 205
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 429-8780
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.6 mi
Devaraj Munikrishnappa, M.D.
Nephrology
NPI 1467537167
18220 TOMBALL PKWY STE 205
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 429-8780
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.6 mi
Lauren Tyler, APRN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1659007508
11605 SPRING CYPRESS RD STE A
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-1890
✔ PECOS4.4 mi
Stephanie Dykalski, N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1609237320
11609 SPRING CYPRESS RD UNIT C
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 290-6300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.4 mi
Meredith Lee, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1518668425
6306 FAIRBANKS N HOUSTON RD
Houston, TX 77040
(832) 831-9094
✔ PECOS7.8 mi
Aline Antic, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1346088184
5990 AIRLINE DR
Houston, TX 77076
(713) 695-8180
✔ PECOS13 mi
Lisha Gandhi, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1629632427
779 NORMANDY ST STE 114
Houston, TX 77015
(713) 453-8900
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare24 mi
Melanie Alexander, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1952822280
3902 BECKER AVE
Austin, TX 78751
(415) 636-9654
✔ PECOS132 mi
Shashank Singh, MD
Nephrology
NPI 1396165619
4502 MEDICAL DR
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 358-4000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare185 mi
See all 22 clinicians

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 Houston Kidney Specialists Center PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Houston Kidney Specialists Center PLLC is 1396217162. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 18, 2018.

Where is Houston Kidney Specialists Center PLLC located?

Houston Kidney Specialists Center PLLC is located at 13656 Breton Ridge St Ste A-H, Houston, TX 77070. The listed phone number is (281) 429-8780.

What is Houston Kidney Specialists Center PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Houston Kidney Specialists Center PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Houston Kidney Specialists Center PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Houston Kidney Specialists Center PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 22 clinicians in 5 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Houston Kidney Specialists Center PLLC. 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. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (13), Nephrology (4) and Internal Medicine (3). Of these, 5 practice at this address and 16 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Houston Kidney Specialists Center PLLC accept?

Health plans from Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. list Houston Kidney Specialists Center PLLC 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 Houston Kidney Specialists Center PLLC was last updated on March 18, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.