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HEALTH & WELLNESS SPECIALISTS, PLLC
NPI 1447679295
Family Medicine in Brownsville, TX

Active since April 09, 2014CLIA Certified · 2 labs
44 W JEFFERSON ST, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520(956) 694-3444(866) 538-2063 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: May 14, 2026, Apr 7, 2026, Mar 31, 2026 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2025).

About Health & Wellness Specialists, Pllc NPPES

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

HEALTH & WELLNESS SPECIALISTS, PLLC (NPI 1447679295) is a healthcare organization registered as a family medicine in Brownsville, Texas and active in the NPI registry since April 2014. The organization holds 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates, maintains 4 additional practice locations, and lists Carlos Villarreal, Administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447679295
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Legal Business NameHEALTH & WELLNESS SPECIALISTS, PLLC
Location Address44 W JEFFERSON STBrownsville, TX 78520-6258
Mailing Address1900 N Expressway # 77b-2Brownsville, TX 78521-1556 · (956) 694-3444 · Fax (866) 538-2063
Phone(956) 694-3444
Fax(866) 538-2063
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialCarlos VillarrealAdministrator · (956) 466-7221
Enumeration DateApril 9, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateJune 22, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 22, 2026
✔ NPI 1447679295 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

44 W JEFFERSON ST, Brownsville, TX 78520
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Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 1451 E Alton Gloor Blvd Ste BBrownsville, TX 78526-3394 · Phone (956) 694-3444 · Fax (956) 548-1198
Location 23127 International BlvdBrownsville, TX 78521-3213 · Phone (956) 694-3444 · Fax (866) 538-2063
Location 33125 International BlvdBrownsville, TX 78521-3213 · Phone (956) 752-7055 · Fax (956) 621-7694
Location 4219 W Hidalgo AveRaymondville, TX 78580-3525 · Phone (956) 694-3444 · Fax (866) 538-2063

Other Identifiers 2

Other0042BQTX · Bcbs
Other7Z9971TX · Medicare

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 Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA 2

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 45D2341664

Health & Wellness Specialists · Brownsville, TX
Active · expires Apr 6, 2028
CLIA Number45D2341664
Laboratory TypePractitioner Other
Certificate Effective DateApril 7, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateApril 6, 2028
Laboratory DirectorAzucena Cortinas
Laboratory Phone(956) 694-3444
Laboratory LocationHealth & Wellness Specialists3125 International Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78521
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 45D2331691

Health & Wellness Specialists · Brownsville, TX
Active · expires Oct 6, 2027
CLIA Number45D2331691
Laboratory TypePractitioner Other
Certificate Effective DateOctober 7, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateOctober 6, 2027
Laboratory DirectorCortinas Azucena
Laboratory Phone(956) 694-3444
Laboratory LocationHealth & Wellness Specialists44 W Jefferson St Ste 2, Brownsville, TX 78520
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

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

BROWNSVILLE FAMILY PHARMACY, INC
Pharmacy
44 W JEFFERSON ST, SUITE A
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
Cameron County (956) 541-1112
BROWNSVILLE FAMILY PHARMACY INC
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
44 W JEFFERSON ST, STE A
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
Cameron County (956) 541-1112
FAMILY CARE SPECIALISTS, LLC
Family Medicine
44 W JEFFERSON ST
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
Cameron County (956) 544-0123
SOUTH TEXAS ADVANCED PRACTICE SOLUTIONS, LLC
Family Medicine
44 W JEFFERSON ST
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
Cameron County (956) 544-0123
ACCUREAD QUALITY MOBILE XRAYS, LLC
Portable X-ray and/or Other Portable Diagnostic Imaging Supplier
44 W JEFFERSON ST
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
Cameron County (956) 554-9729
YAZMIN MICAELA HERNANDEZ PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Physician Assistant
44 W JEFFERSON ST
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
Cameron County (954) 544-0123
RAFAEL M. DE LA CRUZ MD
Pediatrics
44 W JEFFERSON ST
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
Cameron County (956) 544-2420
JUAN MARCOS GARCIA M.D.
Family Medicine
44 W JEFFERSON ST
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
Cameron County (956) 694-3444

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 Health & Wellness Specialists, PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Health & Wellness Specialists, PLLC is 1447679295. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 9, 2014.

Where is Health & Wellness Specialists, PLLC located?

Health & Wellness Specialists, PLLC is located at 44 W Jefferson St, Brownsville, TX 78520. The listed phone number is (956) 694-3444.

What is Health & Wellness Specialists, PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Does Health & Wellness Specialists, PLLC hold CLIA laboratory certificates?

Yes. 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates are associated with this NPI under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program. The certificates are listed in the CLIA Laboratory Certificates section above.

What insurance does Health & Wellness Specialists, PLLC accept?

Health plans from Molina Healthcare list Health & Wellness Specialists, 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 Health & Wellness Specialists, PLLC was last updated on June 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.