DARLENE SANCHEZ DO
NPI 1417316571
Internal Medicine in Corpus Christi, TX

Active since February 17, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1660 S STAPLES ST STE 150, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404(361) 800-8155(361) 882-2590 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 28, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 28, 2020, Feb 29, 2016, Feb 17, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Darlene Sanchez Do NPPES

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

DARLENE SANCHEZ DO (NPI 1417316571) is an individual internal medicine provider in Corpus Christi, Texas, licensed in Texas (R3746) and active in the NPI registry since February 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Ft Lauderdale, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417316571
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDARLENE SANCHEZCredential: DO
Location Address1660 S STAPLES ST STE 150Corpus Christi, TX 78404-3156
Mailing Address1660 S Staples St Ste 150Corpus Christi, TX 78404-3156
Fax(361) 882-2590
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateFebruary 17, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJune 28, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 28, 2020
✔ NPI 1417316571 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · R3746✔ Licensed in FL · OS13729
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1660 S STAPLES ST STE 150, Corpus Christi, TX 78404

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11600 S Andrews AveFt Lauderdale, FL 33316-2510 · Phone (954) 355-4400

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Darlene Sanchez Do 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 ID5799056875
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170808002157
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Darlene Sanchez reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Cardiovascular Disease
7622 LOUIS PASTEUR, SUITE 100
San Antonio, TX 78229
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 233 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78404 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

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 Darlene Sanchez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Darlene Sanchez is 1417316571. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 17, 2016.

Where is Darlene Sanchez located?

Darlene Sanchez practices at 1660 S Staples St Ste 150, Corpus Christi, TX 78404. The listed phone number is (361) 800-8155.

What is Darlene Sanchez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Darlene Sanchez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Darlene Sanchez 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 Darlene Sanchez's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Darlene Sanchez reassigns Medicare benefits to Wellmed Networks, Inc. (San Antonio, 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 Darlene Sanchez's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Darlene Sanchez accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Darlene Sanchez 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 Darlene Sanchez was last updated on June 28, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.