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JOYCE LYNETTE HNATEK MD
NPI 1396708095
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Bryan, TX

Active since April 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2900 E 29TH ST STE 200, BRYAN, TX 77802(979) 776-8440(877) 601-5854 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 24, 2025, Jan 11, 2021, Apr 30, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Joyce Lynette Hnatek Md NPPES

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

JOYCE LYNETTE HNATEK MD (NPI 1396708095) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Bryan, Texas, licensed in Texas (H4409) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Chi St Joseph Health Regional Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396708095
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameJOYCE LYNETTE HNATEKCredential: MD
Location Address2900 E 29TH ST STE 200Bryan, TX 77802-2623
Mailing AddressPo Box 844658Dallas, TX 75284-4658 · (800) 994-0371
Phone(979) 776-8440
Fax(877) 601-5854
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At San AntonioGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateApril 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 24, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 24, 2025
✔ NPI 1396708095 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in TX · H4409
Definition

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License H4409 (TX)
2900 E 29TH ST STE 200, Bryan, TX 77802
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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Joyce Pentecost Hnatek Md

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11905 Dove Crossing Ln Ste ANavasota, TX 77868-5272 · Phone (936) 825-0755 · Fax (979) 776-6905
Location 2700 Scott and White DrCollege Station, TX 77845-6441 · Phone (979) 207-0100

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid111436508TX
Other368120YSCWMedicare Ptan

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joyce Lynette Hnatek 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 ID6709842115
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041207001279
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
24 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Chi St Joseph Health Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bryan, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450011
Location2801 Franciscan DrBryan, TX 77802 · Brazos County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 16

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

AMY L WAER M.D.
Surgery
2900 E 29TH ST STE 200
BRYAN, TX 77802
Brazos County (979) 776-8440
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
Family Medicine
2900 E 29TH ST STE 200
BRYAN, TX 77802
Brazos County (979) 776-8440
KATHERINE E BLALOCK M.D.
General Practice
2900 E 29TH ST STE 200
BRYAN, TX 77802
Brazos County (979) 776-8440
DAVID B. VAUGHAN M.D.
Family Medicine
2900 E 29TH ST STE 200
BRYAN, TX 77802
Brazos County (979) 436-0483
BRANDON WILLIAMSON M.D.
Family Medicine
2900 E 29TH ST STE 200
BRYAN, TX 77802
Brazos County (979) 776-8440
DR. MARK S. SICILIO M.D.
Pediatrics
2900 E 29TH ST STE 200
BRYAN, TX 77802
Brazos County (979) 776-8440
DR. RAE ANN ADAMS M.D.
Family Medicine
2900 E 29TH ST STE 200
BRYAN, TX 77802
Brazos County (979) 776-8440
ROBERT POPE M.D.
Family Medicine
2900 E 29TH ST STE 200
BRYAN, TX 77802
Brazos County (979) 776-8440

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 Joyce Hnatek's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joyce Hnatek is 1396708095. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2006. The provider is also known as Joyce Pentecost Hnatek MD.

Where is Joyce Hnatek located?

Joyce Hnatek practices at 2900 E 29th St Ste 200, Bryan, TX 77802. The listed phone number is (979) 776-8440.

What is Joyce Hnatek's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Joyce Hnatek enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joyce Hnatek 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 Joyce Hnatek accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and UnitedHealthcare list Joyce Hnatek 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 Joyce Hnatek affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joyce Hnatek is affiliated with Chi St Joseph Health Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joyce Hnatek was last updated on June 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.