MS. NINA I CASTRO-KOSHY RN, MSN
NPI 1497991194
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Houston, TX

Active since December 30, 2008Accepts Medicare Assignment
91.34/100
CMS Quality Rating
6720 BERTNER AVE, HOUSTON, TX 77030(832) 355-2666 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 13, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 13, 2022, Feb 23, 2022, Feb 17, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Ms. Nina I Castro-koshy Rn, Msn NPPES

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

MS. NINA I CASTRO-KOSHY RN, MSN (NPI 1497991194) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP117698) and active in the NPI registry since December 2008. She is affiliated with Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me, maintains a secondary practice location in Houston, and is a graduate of Other (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497991194
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMS. NINA I CASTRO-KOSHYCredential: RN, MSN
Location Address6720 BERTNER AVEHouston, TX 77030-2604
Mailing AddressPo Box 4439Houston, TX 77210-4439 · (713) 792-2991
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateDecember 30, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 13, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 13, 2022
✔ NPI 1497991194 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · AP117698✔ Licensed in TX · 699085✔ Licensed in TX · 117698
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 699085 (TX)
6720 BERTNER AVE, Houston, TX 77030

Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Ms. Nina I Castro

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11635 North Loop WestHouston, TX 77008 · Phone (281) 650-9968

Accepted 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

Ms. Nina I Castro-koshy Rn, Msn 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 ID8224293865
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120703000540

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

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

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
6620 MAIN ST STE 1500
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 65 clinicians in this Medicare group
Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics
7200 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 10
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,554 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
333 N TEXAS AVE STE 1000
Webster, TX 77598
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 543 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
40 services40 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
29 services29 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
20 services20 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number450193
Location6720 Bertner Ave, Ste Mc1-266Houston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

91.34/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality81.64
Promoting Interoperability89.13
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Anesthesiology
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Anesthesiology
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Anesthesiologist Assistant
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Anesthesiology
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030

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 Nina Castro-koshy's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nina Castro-koshy is 1497991194. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 30, 2008. The provider is also known as Ms. Nina I Castro.

Where is Nina Castro-koshy located?

Nina Castro-koshy practices at 6720 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (832) 355-2666.

What is Nina Castro-koshy's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Nina Castro-koshy enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nina Castro-koshy 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 Nina Castro-koshy's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nina Castro-koshy reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Epix Medical Services Of Houston PLLC (Houston, TX), Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, TX) and Texans Anesthesia Associates PLLC (Webster, 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 Nina Castro-koshy's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nina Castro-koshy 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 1 other insurer list Nina Castro-koshy 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 Nina Castro-koshy affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nina Castro-koshy is affiliated with Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nina Castro-koshy was last updated on October 13, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.