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PUNITHA KRISHNASAMY PMHNP- BC, FNP-BC
NPI 1447731112
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Corpus Christi, TX

Active since August 22, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4444 CORONA DR STE 108, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411(361) 266-5189(361) 202-0072 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 31, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 31, 2026, Feb 3, 2025, Dec 12, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Punitha Krishnasamy Pmhnp- Bc, Fnp-bc NPPES

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

PUNITHA KRISHNASAMY PMHNP- BC, FNP-BC (NPI 1447731112) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Corpus Christi, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP138242) and active in the NPI registry since August 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447731112
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NamePUNITHA KRISHNASAMYCredential: PMHNP- BC, FNP-BC
Location Address4444 CORONA DR STE 108Corpus Christi, TX 78411-4321
Mailing Address6033 Oriental AveCorpus Christi, TX 78414-4093 · (361) 266-5189
Phone(361) 266-5189
Fax(361) 202-0072
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateAugust 22, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 31, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 31, 2026
✔ NPI 1447731112 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
License✔ Licensed in TX · AP138242
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X · License AP138242 (TX)
4444 CORONA DR STE 108, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 13733 S Port AveCorpus Christi, TX 78415-4532 · Phone (361) 886-1093
Location 21546 S Brownlee BlvdCorpus Christi, TX 78404-3142 · Phone (361) 886-6970

Other Identifiers 1

OtherAP138242TX · Aprn License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Punitha Krishnasamy Pmhnp- Bc, Fnp-bc 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 ID6800228453
PECOS Enrollment IDI20191120000029
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 Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Punitha Krishnasamy reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Bay Area Psychiatry Services PC
1.7 mi
Psychiatry
6000 S STAPLES ST STE 406
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 22 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1235898701 (361) 444-5255
Nueces County Mental Health & Mental Retardation Community Ctr
3.4 mi
Psychiatry
3733 S PORT AVE
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 22 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1255357828 (361) 886-6900
Peaceful Psychiatry PLLC
4.2 mi
Psychiatric/Mental Health
1546 S BROWNLEE BLVD
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
NPI 1376324483 (361) 886-6970

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
48 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78411 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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 Punitha Krishnasamy's NPI number?

The NPI number for Punitha Krishnasamy is 1447731112. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 22, 2018.

Where is Punitha Krishnasamy located?

Punitha Krishnasamy practices at 4444 Corona Dr Ste 108, Corpus Christi, TX 78411. The listed phone number is (361) 266-5189.

What is Punitha Krishnasamy's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is Punitha Krishnasamy enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Punitha Krishnasamy 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 organizations bill Medicare for Punitha Krishnasamy's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Punitha Krishnasamy reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Bay Area Psychiatry Services PC (Corpus Christi, TX), Nueces County Mental Health & Mental Retardation Community Ctr (Corpus Christi, TX) and Peaceful Psychiatry PLLC (Corpus Christi, TX). Each 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 Punitha Krishnasamy's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Punitha Krishnasamy accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 2 other insurers list Punitha Krishnasamy 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 Punitha Krishnasamy was last updated on March 31, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.