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JOE DAVID HNATEK MD
NPI 1629031315
Anesthesiology in Brenham, TX

Active since April 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
604 HIGHWAY 290 W, BRENHAM, TX 77833(979) 421-2000(979) 421-9678 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 24, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Joe David Hnatek Md NPPES

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

JOE DAVID HNATEK MD (NPI 1629031315) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Brenham, Texas, licensed in Texas (H4408) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Hospital Brenham, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629031315
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameJOE DAVID HNATEKCredential: MD
Location Address604 HIGHWAY 290 WBrenham, TX 77833-5432
Mailing AddressPo Box 844658Dallas, TX 75284-4658 · (254) 724-2111
Phone(979) 421-2000
Fax(979) 421-9678
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At San AntonioGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateApril 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 24, 2022
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 24, 2022
✔ NPI 1629031315 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · H4408
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.
604 HIGHWAY 290 W, Brenham, TX 77833
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid103201304TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joe David Hnatek 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 ID7911075841
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081006000432
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 Joe Hnatek reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Scott & White Hospital Brenham
0.1 mi
Critical Access
700 MEDICAL PKWY
Brenham, TX 77833
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1295464949 (Texas)
  • 99 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1154315307 (979) 337-5000
Scott & White Clinic
35 mi
Internal Medicine
1700 UNIVERSITY DR E
College Station, TX 77840
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,795 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1922061993 (979) 691-3300

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Baylor Scott & White Hospital Brenham

Critical Access Hospitals · Brenham, TX
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number451397
Location700 Medical ParkwayBrenham, TX 77833 · Washington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

CHRISTINA PRENDERGAST D.O.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
604 HIGHWAY 290 W
BRENHAM, TX 77833
Washington County (979) 421-2000
DR. MYSTAN ASHLEY GURKIN MD
Surgery
604 HIGHWAY 290 W
BRENHAM, TX 77833
Washington County (979) 421-2000
AMY A BROOME PT
Physical Therapist
604 HIGHWAY 290 W
BRENHAM, TX 77833
Washington County (979) 421-2000
GRIFFIN ANN BENNETT DNP, APRN, CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
604 HIGHWAY 290 W
BRENHAM, TX 77833
Washington County (979) 337-5400
ABDELRAHMAN ALY MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
604 HIGHWAY 290 W
BRENHAM, TX 77833
Washington County (979) 421-2000
CALEB SHIRLEY D.O
Family Medicine
604 HIGHWAY 290 W
BRENHAM, TX 77833
Washington County (979) 421-2000
MICHELLE E KUHN PA-C
Physician Assistant
604 HIGHWAY 290 W
BRENHAM, TX 77833
Washington County (979) 421-2000
MICHAEL R SCHLABACH MD
Internal Medicine
604 HIGHWAY 290 W
BRENHAM, TX 77833
Washington County (979) 421-2000

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 Joe Hnatek's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joe Hnatek is 1629031315. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2006.

Where is Joe Hnatek located?

Joe Hnatek practices at 604 Highway 290 W, Brenham, TX 77833. The listed phone number is (979) 421-2000.

What is Joe Hnatek's specialty?

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

Is Joe Hnatek enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joe Hnatek 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 organizations bill Medicare for Joe Hnatek's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joe Hnatek reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Scott & White Hospital Brenham (Brenham, TX) and Scott & White Clinic (College Station, 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 Joe Hnatek's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joe Hnatek accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Joe Hnatek 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 Joe Hnatek affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joe Hnatek is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Hospital Brenham.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joe Hnatek was last updated on January 24, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.