KATHERINE MARIA HETZ MD
NPI 1619137585
Surgery in San Antonio, TX

Q: What is Katherine Hetz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katherine Hetz is 1619137585. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2008.

Q: What is Katherine Hetz's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Katherine Hetz was last updated on February 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.

Active since June 13, 2008PECOS Enrolled

3327 RESEARCH PLZ STE 204, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78235(210) 333-7510(210) 333-1912 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Katherine Maria Hetz Md NPPES

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

KATHERINE MARIA HETZ MD (NPI 1619137585) is an individual surgery provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (S0298) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619137585

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Provider Legal NameKATHERINE MARIA HETZCredential: MD

Location Address3327 RESEARCH PLZ STE 204San Antonio, TX 78235-5157

Mailing AddressPo Box 5730Belfast, ME 04915-5700 · (888) 402-7256 · Fax (888) 902-1099

Phone(210) 333-7510

Fax(210) 333-1912

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of MedGraduated 2008

Enumeration DateJune 13, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 23, 2026

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 23, 2026

✔ NPI 1619137585 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · S0298

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.

3327 RESEARCH PLZ STE 204, San Antonio, TX 78235

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 13851 Roger Brooke Dr, MCHE-QDFort Sam Houston, TX 78234-4501 · Phone (210) 916-2460 · Fax (210) 916-5102

Location 21100 Wilford Hall LoopJbsa Lackland, TX 78236-5638 · Phone (210) 916-2213

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)

Katherine Maria Hetz Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID9234461369

PECOS Enrollment IDI20260112000765

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 Katherine Hetz reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Bhs Physicians Network, Inc

19 mi

Family Medicine

502 MADISON OAK DR STE 310
San Antonio, TX 78258

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

NPI 1598958431 (210) 483-8883

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78235 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

$84.92 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$68.55 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Parenteral nutrition solution, not otherwise specified, 10 grams lipids B4185

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N

1 supplier18 claims550 services$11.27 avg. paid by Medicare

Parenteral nutrition solution; compounded amino acid and carbohydrates with electrolytes, trace elements and vitamins, including preparation, any strength, over 100 grams of protein - premix B4199

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N

1 supplier15 claims97 services$320.40 avg. paid by Medicare

Parenteral nutrition supply kit; premix, per day B4220

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N

1 supplier18 claims110 services$8.03 avg. paid by Medicare

Parenteral nutrition administration kit, per day B4224

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N

1 supplier18 claims110 services$25.08 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

DR. RODRIGO VALDES-RODRIGUEZ MD

Dermatology

3327 RESEARCH PLZ STE 204
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78235

Bexar County (210) 829-5180

LUDIVINA BARIBEAU FNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

3327 RESEARCH PLZ STE 204
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78235

Bexar County (210) 829-5180

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 Katherine Hetz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katherine Hetz is 1619137585. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2008.

Where is Katherine Hetz located?

Katherine Hetz practices at 3327 Research Plz Ste 204, San Antonio, TX 78235. The listed phone number is (210) 333-7510.

What is Katherine Hetz's specialty?

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

Is Katherine Hetz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Katherine Hetz is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Katherine Hetz's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Katherine Hetz reassigns Medicare benefits to Bhs Physicians Network, Inc (San Antonio, 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 Katherine Hetz's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Katherine Hetz 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 6 other insurers list Katherine Hetz 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 Katherine Hetz was last updated on February 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.