GENERAL SURGERY OF TEXAS PA
NPI 1578842779
Surgery in Columbus, TX

Q: What is General Surgery Of Texas PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for General Surgery Of Texas PA is 1578842779. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 5, 2011.

Q: What is General Surgery Of Texas PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Active since August 05, 2011

1860 HIGHWAY 71 S, COLUMBUS, TX 78934(832) 865-5727 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 21, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About General Surgery Of Texas Pa NPPES

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

GENERAL SURGERY OF TEXAS PA (NPI 1578842779) is a healthcare organization registered as a surgery in Columbus, Texas and active in the NPI registry since August 2011. The organization maintains 3 additional practice locations and lists Heather Marie Vasser, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578842779

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Legal Business NameGENERAL SURGERY OF TEXAS PA

Location Address1860 HIGHWAY 71 SColumbus, TX 78934-2816

Mailing Address400 10th St EWaconia, MN 55387-4552 · (888) 209-0305 · Fax (952) 442-3620

Phone(832) 865-5727

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialHeather Marie VasserPresident · (832) 865-5727

Enumeration DateAugust 5, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 21, 2020

NPPES CertifiedDecember 21, 2020

✔ NPI 1578842779 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · N3369

Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

1860 HIGHWAY 71 S, Columbus, TX 78934

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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 11011 S Dill StEast Bernard, TX 77435-8781 · Phone (888) 209-0305 · Fax (952) 442-3620

Location 2600 S Austin RdEagle Lake, TX 77434-3202 · Phone (888) 209-0305 · Fax (952) 442-3620

Location 3110 Shult DrColumbus, TX 78934-3016 · Phone (888) 209-0305 · Fax (952) 442-3620

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

General Surgery Of Texas Pa is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to General Surgery Of Texas PA, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Heather Vasser, M.D.

General Surgery

NPI 1528398609

1860 HIGHWAY 71 S
Columbus, TX 78934

(979) 732-6552

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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

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 General Surgery Of Texas PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for General Surgery Of Texas PA is 1578842779. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 5, 2011.

Where is General Surgery Of Texas PA located?

General Surgery Of Texas PA is located at 1860 Highway 71 S, Columbus, TX 78934. The listed phone number is (832) 865-5727.

What is General Surgery Of Texas PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is General Surgery Of Texas PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. General Surgery Of Texas PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through General Surgery Of Texas PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (General Surgery) reassigns their Medicare billing to General Surgery Of Texas PA. A 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 the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does General Surgery Of Texas PA accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list General Surgery Of Texas PA 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 General Surgery Of Texas PA was last updated on December 21, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.