DR. JOY CATHERINE TENPENNY M.D.
NPI 1548440795
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Lubbock, TX

Q: What is Joy Tenpenny's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joy Tenpenny is 1548440795. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 5, 2007.

Q: What is Joy Tenpenny's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joy Tenpenny was last updated on February 22, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.

Active since November 05, 2007PECOS Enrolled

602 INDIANA AVE, LUBBOCK, TX 79430(806) 775-8808(806) 775-9181 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 22, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 30, 2022, Apr 13, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Joy Catherine Tenpenny M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOY CATHERINE TENPENNY M.D. (NPI 1548440795) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Lubbock, Texas, licensed in Texas (N7589) and active in the NPI registry since November 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Kalispell.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548440795

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X

Provider Legal NameDR. JOY CATHERINE TENPENNYCredential: M.D.

Location Address602 INDIANA AVELubbock, TX 79430-3364

Mailing Address3412 69th DrLubbock, TX 79413-6128 · (806) 239-5753 · Fax (806) 775-9171

Phone(806) 775-8808

Fax(806) 775-9181

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateNovember 5, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 22, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 22, 2024

✔ NPI 1548440795 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2080N0001X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · N7589✔ Licensed in MT · MED-PHYS-LIC-113601

Definition

A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.

602 INDIANA AVE, Lubbock, TX 79430

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1310 Sunnyview LnKalispell, MT 59901-3129 · Phone (064) 751-5391 · Fax (406) 751-2988

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

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Joy Catherine Tenpenny M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

Medicare enrollment records show Joy Tenpenny reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Magella Medical Associates Billing, Inc.

324 mi

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

2400 ROUND ROCK AVE
Round Rock, TX 78681

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
432 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1083631071 (512) 341-1000

Pediatrix Medical Group Of Texas Billing, Inc.

457 mi

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

2929 WOODLAND PARK DR
Houston, TX 77082

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
508 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1649377359 (281) 293-7774

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

WILLIAM STEELE SESSIONS II MD

Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)

602 INDIANA AVE
LUBBOCK, TX 79430

Lubbock County (806) 775-8600

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 Joy Tenpenny's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joy Tenpenny is 1548440795. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 5, 2007.

Where is Joy Tenpenny located?

Joy Tenpenny practices at 602 Indiana Ave, Lubbock, TX 79430. The listed phone number is (806) 775-8808.

What is Joy Tenpenny's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is Joy Tenpenny enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joy Tenpenny is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Joy Tenpenny's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joy Tenpenny reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Magella Medical Associates Billing, Inc. (Round Rock, TX) and Pediatrix Medical Group Of Texas Billing, Inc. (Houston, 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 Joy Tenpenny's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joy Tenpenny 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 8 other insurers list Joy Tenpenny 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 Joy Tenpenny was last updated on February 22, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.