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RAVI ARVIND THAKKER MD
NPI 1518524610
Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology in Galveston, TX

Active since May 23, 2019PECOS Enrolled
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77555(409) 772-1011 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 1, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 1, 2026, Jun 23, 2025, May 23, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Ravi Arvind Thakker Md NPPES

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

RAVI ARVIND THAKKER MD (NPI 1518524610) is an individual interventional cardiology provider in Galveston, Texas, licensed in Texas (W8451) and active in the NPI registry since May 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518524610
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0011X
Provider Legal NameRAVI ARVIND THAKKERCredential: MD
Location Address301 UNIVERSITY BLVDGalveston, TX 77555-5303
Mailing Address301 University BlvdGalveston, TX 77555-5303 · (409) 772-1011
Phone(409) 772-1011
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMay 23, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 1, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 1, 2026
✔ NPI 1518524610 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Interventional CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0011X
License✔ Licensed in TX · W8451
Definition
An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License BP10067733 (TX)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseTaxonomy 207RC0000X · License BP20081729 (TX)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License 82128 (CT)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Galveston, TX 77555
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1200 Blossom StWebster, TX 77598-4204 · Phone (832) 632-6500
Location 22240 Gulf Fwy SLeague City, TX 77573-5143 · Phone (409) 772-1011

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company.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 (PECOS)

Ravi Arvind Thakker Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID8123352879
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260826000231
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 Ravi Thakker reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Utmb Faculty Group Practice
Same address
General Practice
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
Galveston, TX 77555
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,222 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1942241146 (409) 772-2222

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 77555 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
$131.16 typical visit price
range $57.19 – $173.07
Typical copayment $32.79 (range $14.29 – $43.26)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.90 typical visit price
range $18.45 – $141.36
Typical copayment $25.22 (range $4.61 – $35.34)
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.

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.

AMY KATHERINE HAVERTY PNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-2222
EVA NOVAK BLIGHT NNP
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-2222
DR. JENNIFER ANN MINNEMAN MD
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-1011
DR. JAMES HAROLD PAVELA MD
Internal Medicine
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-7063
DIAA HAMOUDA MBBCH
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, JSA 9.128
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-8031
SOMMER KIRSCH CAUSEY MD
Anesthesiology
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-1221
RANDA ABDELMASIH MD
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (832) 505-2300
HEATHER PENTON
Anesthesiology
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-2222

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 Ravi Thakker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ravi Thakker is 1518524610. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2019.

Where is Ravi Thakker located?

Ravi Thakker practices at 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555. The listed phone number is (409) 772-1011.

What is Ravi Thakker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Interventional Cardiology, with taxonomy code 207RI0011X.

Is Ravi Thakker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ravi Thakker is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Ravi Thakker's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ravi Thakker reassigns Medicare benefits to Utmb Faculty Group Practice (Galveston, 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 Ravi Thakker's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ravi Thakker accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Oscar Insurance Company list Ravi Thakker 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 Ravi Thakker was last updated on November 1, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 days 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.