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DR. CAROL ANN ANDRUS M.D.
NPI 1629090899
Family Medicine in Corpus Christi, TX

Active since July 24, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
15217 S PADRE ISLAND DR STE 212, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78418(361) 260-1400(361) 260-1401 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 31, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 31, 2026, Oct 10, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Carol Ann Andrus M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CAROL ANN ANDRUS M.D. (NPI 1629090899) is an individual family medicine provider in Corpus Christi, Texas, licensed in Texas (K0057) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629090899
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CAROL ANN ANDRUSCredential: M.D.
Location Address15217 S PADRE ISLAND DR STE 212Corpus Christi, TX 78418-6196
Mailing Address6330 Saratoga BlvdCorpus Christi, TX 78414-3429 · (361) 415-2414 · Fax (361) 415-2407
Phone(361) 260-1400
Fax(361) 260-1401
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At San AntonioGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateJuly 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 31, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 31, 2026
✔ NPI 1629090899 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · K0057
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License K0057 (TX)
15217 S PADRE ISLAND DR STE 212, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid173721501TX
OtherK0057TX · State Board Of Medicine

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Carol Ann Andrus M.d. 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 ID6002880606
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040820000167
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
134 services47 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes 99307
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day typically lasts about 10 minutes. This service involves a healthcare professional checking on your health status, answering any questions you may have, and monitoring your progress. This routine check ensures your recovery is on track and any concerns are addressed promptly.
55 services26 patients
Catheterization for collection of specimen, single patient, all places of service P9612
Catheterization is a procedure where a small, flexible tube is inserted into your body to collect a specimen for testing. This is done in a safe, sterile environment and is a common method for obtaining a sample. It's typically done in a hospital or clinic.
21 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78418 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
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Carol Andrus's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carol Andrus is 1629090899. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 24, 2006.

Where is Carol Andrus located?

Carol Andrus practices at 15217 S Padre Island Dr Ste 212, Corpus Christi, TX 78418. The listed phone number is (361) 260-1400.

What is Carol Andrus's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Carol Andrus enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carol Andrus 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carol Andrus was last updated on July 31, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 days 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.