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HEATHER MARIE VILLARREAL MUNOZ MD
NPI 1568099687
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since March 26, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6720 BERTNER AVE, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 798-1750 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 8, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 8, 2024, Jun 21, 2024, Jun 14, 2024 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Heather Marie Villarreal Munoz Md NPPES

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

HEATHER MARIE VILLARREAL MUNOZ MD (NPI 1568099687) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (T8681) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me, and maintains a secondary practice location in Temple.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568099687
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameHEATHER MARIE VILLARREAL MUNOZCredential: MD
Location Address6720 BERTNER AVEHouston, TX 77030-2604
Mailing Address6501 Fannin St Ste Nc100Houston, TX 77030-2703 · (713) 798-1000
Phone(713) 798-1750
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateMarch 26, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 8, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 8, 2024
✔ NPI 1568099687 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in TX · T8681
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License T8681 (TX)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
6720 BERTNER AVE, Houston, TX 77030
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12401 S 31st St # MS 01161BTemple, TX 76508-0001 · Phone (254) 724-2364

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Heather Marie Villarreal Munoz Md 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 ID9335570944
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240701000824
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 Heather Villarreal Munoz reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Baylor College Of Medicine
0.8 mi
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
NPI 1881026664 (713) 798-0000

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.

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.
13 services13 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

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.

DR. ARCHANA VARGHEESE RAGHAVAN M.D.
Anesthesiology
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 355-2666
NEAL SAVJANI M.D.
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-1000
DR. BRIAN S CHINAI DO
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 355-2666
MIR TAJAMMUL HUSSAIN MD
Anesthesiology
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 355-2666
DR. ALIREZA PARHIZGAR M.D.
Internal Medicine
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-2222
NEKIA MARIE STEWART CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 355-2666
CAITLYN MARIE KOHAKE
Anesthesiologist Assistant
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (823) 355-2666
XOCHITL B. SANCHEZ M.D.
Anesthesiology
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-1750

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 Heather Villarreal Munoz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Villarreal Munoz is 1568099687. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 26, 2020.

Where is Heather Villarreal Munoz located?

Heather Villarreal Munoz practices at 6720 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 798-1750.

What is Heather Villarreal Munoz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Heather Villarreal Munoz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heather Villarreal Munoz 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 Heather Villarreal Munoz's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Heather Villarreal Munoz reassigns Medicare benefits to Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, 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 Heather Villarreal Munoz's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Heather Villarreal Munoz accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 2 other insurers list Heather Villarreal Munoz 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 Heather Villarreal Munoz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Heather Villarreal Munoz is affiliated with Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Heather Villarreal Munoz was last updated on October 8, 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.