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DR. KARLA ANN MEDINA MD
NPI 1598791048
Anesthesiology in Pasadena, TX

Active since June 25, 2006PECOS Enrolled
4000 SPENCER HWY, PASADENA, TX 77504(713) 359-2000(713) 359-1004 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 20, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 20, 2025, Jan 14, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Karla Ann Medina Md NPPES

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

DR. KARLA ANN MEDINA MD (NPI 1598791048) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Pasadena, Texas, licensed in Texas (J8055) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598791048
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KARLA ANN MEDINACredential: MD
Location Address4000 SPENCER HWYPasadena, TX 77504-1202
Mailing AddressPo Box 3945, Dept 841Houston, TX 77253-3945 · (281) 358-8114 · Fax (281) 358-0609
Phone(713) 359-2000
Fax(713) 359-1004
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 20, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 20, 2025
✔ NPI 1598791048 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · J8055
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
4000 SPENCER HWY, Pasadena, TX 77504
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Other Identifiers 4

Other10668794TX · Ppo Next Hhpo
Other82184FTX · Bc/bs
Medicaid040150701TX
Medicaid040150703TX

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)

Dr. Karla Ann Medina Md 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

2

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

Compass Anesthesia Providers PLLC
9.4 mi
Anesthesiology
333 N TEXAS AVE
Webster, TX 77598
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 403 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1669829750 (281) 335-1700
Emergenchealth PLLC
246 mi
Anesthesiology
4100 INTERNATIONAL PLZ STE 800
Fort Worth, TX 76109
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,612 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1467970897 (972) 861-1270

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 20

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

JOHN EDWARD COVINGTON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4000 SPENCER HWY
PASADENA, TX 77504
Harris County (504) 473-2580
ADRIANA J QUINTANA CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4000 SPENCER HWY
PASADENA, TX 77504
Harris County (713) 359-2000
COREY H ANDERSON M.D.
Emergency Medicine
4000 SPENCER HWY
PASADENA, TX 77504
Harris County (713) 359-2000
MR. MARIO ALBERTO RODRIGUEZ JR. AGACNP
Nurse Practitioner (Critical Care Medicine)
4000 SPENCER HWY
PASADENA, TX 77504
Harris County (713) 359-2000
MISTY MILNER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4000 SPENCER HWY
PASADENA, TX 77504
Harris County (713) 359-2000
DUSTIN RAY DORFLINGER AGACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
4000 SPENCER HWY
PASADENA, TX 77504
Harris County (832) 341-5751
DR. REAGAN M POLAND M.D.
Anesthesiology
4000 SPENCER HWY
PASADENA, TX 77504
Harris County (713) 359-2000
DR. ERNESTO M JUAREZ JR. D.O.
Emergency Medicine
4000 SPENCER HWY
PASADENA, TX 77504
Harris County (713) 359-2000

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 Karla Medina's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karla Medina is 1598791048. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2006.

Where is Karla Medina located?

Karla Medina practices at 4000 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX 77504. The listed phone number is (713) 359-2000.

What is Karla Medina's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Karla Medina enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karla Medina is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Karla Medina's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karla Medina reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Compass Anesthesia Providers PLLC (Webster, TX) and Emergenchealth PLLC (Fort Worth, 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 Karla Medina's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Karla Medina accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Oscar Insurance Company list Karla Medina 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 Karla Medina was last updated on March 20, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 months 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.