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MRS. CHELSEA MARIE HEAD NURSE PRACTITIONER
NPI 1518666254
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care in Houston, TX

Active since March 02, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
11920 ASTORIA BLVD STE 292, HOUSTON, TX 77089(713) 486-7970(713) 486-7979 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 29, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 29, 2026, Nov 21, 2025, Mar 2, 2023 (3 updates tracked since 2023).

About Mrs. Chelsea Marie Head Nurse Practitioner NPPES

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

MRS. CHELSEA MARIE HEAD NURSE PRACTITIONER (NPI 1518666254) is an individual acute care provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (1111895) and active in the NPI registry since March 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518666254
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LA2100X
Provider Legal NameMRS. CHELSEA MARIE HEADCredential: NURSE PRACTITIONER
Location Address11920 ASTORIA BLVD STE 292Houston, TX 77089-6155
Mailing Address6400 Fannin St Ste 2070Houston, TX 77030-1541 · (713) 486-8088 · Fax (713) 486-8088
Fax(713) 486-7979
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateMarch 2, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 29, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 29, 2026
✔ NPI 1518666254 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Acute CarePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LA2100X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 1111895
11920 ASTORIA BLVD STE 292, Houston, TX 77089

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Ms. Chelsea Marie Zirpoli Nurse Practitioner

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

Mrs. Chelsea Marie Head Nurse Practitioner 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 ID4385019405
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230403002084
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 Chelsea Head reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

General Practice
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
Galveston, TX 77555
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,222 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 3

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
83 services44 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
54 services35 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
12 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

Acute Care Hospitals · Galveston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number450018
Location301 University BoulevardGalveston, TX 77555 · Galveston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77089 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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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 6

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

Physician Assistant
11920 ASTORIA BLVD STE 292
HOUSTON, TX 77089
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
11920 ASTORIA BLVD STE 292
HOUSTON, TX 77089
Neurological Surgery
11920 ASTORIA BLVD STE 292
HOUSTON, TX 77089
Neurological Surgery
11920 ASTORIA BLVD STE 292
HOUSTON, TX 77089
Physician Assistant
11920 ASTORIA BLVD STE 292
HOUSTON, TX 77089
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
11920 ASTORIA BLVD STE 292
HOUSTON, TX 77089

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 Chelsea Head's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chelsea Head is 1518666254. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 2, 2023. The provider is also known as Ms. Chelsea Marie Zirpoli Nurse Practitioner.

Where is Chelsea Head located?

Chelsea Head practices at 11920 Astoria Blvd Ste 292, Houston, TX 77089. The listed phone number is (713) 486-7970.

What is Chelsea Head's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Acute Care, with taxonomy code 363LA2100X.

Is Chelsea Head enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chelsea Head 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 Chelsea Head's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chelsea Head 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 Chelsea Head's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Chelsea Head accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company and WellPoint list Chelsea Head 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 Chelsea Head affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Chelsea Head is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chelsea Head was last updated on September 29, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 27 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.