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BANNER-UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP
NPI 1639842677
Nutritionist - Nutrition, Education in Tucson, AZ

Active since July 27, 2021
6261 N LA CHOLLA BLVD STE 131, TUCSON, AZ 85741(520) 694-5437(520) 694-3941 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 24, 2025, Nov 15, 2024, Jul 27, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Banner-university Medical Group NPPES

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

BANNER-UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP (NPI 1639842677) is a healthcare organization registered as a nutrition, education in Tucson, Arizona and active in the NPI registry since July 2021. The organization lists Benjamin Schwartz, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639842677
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy133NN1002X
Legal Business NameBANNER-UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP
Location Address6261 N LA CHOLLA BLVD STE 131Tucson, AZ 85741-3556
Mailing Address2901 N Central Ave Ste 160Phoenix, AZ 85012-2702
Phone(520) 694-5437
Fax(520) 694-3941
Organization SubpartYesParent: Banner Health
Authorized OfficialBenjamin SchwartzPresident · (602) 747-4000
Enumeration DateJuly 27, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 24, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 24, 2025
✔ NPI 1639842677 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNutritionist · Nutrition, EducationDietary & Nutritional Service Providers
Taxonomy Code133NN1002X
Also ListedClinic/Center · Multi-SpecialtyTaxonomy 261QM1300X
6261 N LA CHOLLA BLVD STE 131, Tucson, AZ 85741
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Banner-university Medical Group is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

1,508

Medicare enrollment records show 1,508 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Banner-University Medical Group, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 819 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 65

Nurse Practitioner214
Internal Medicine163
Anesthesiology136
Diagnostic Radiology111
Emergency Medicine97
Pediatric Medicine87
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)59
Family Practice56
57 other specialties585

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 1,508
John Chorba, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1538364138
6261 N LA CHOLLA BLVD STE 277
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 694-3278
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Victoria Fewell, M.D.
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1972588960
6261 N LA CHOLLA BLVD STE 277
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 877-3800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Dexter De Leon, M.D.
Interventional Cardiology
NPI 1598965907
6320 N LA CHOLLA BLVD STE 300
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 545-0953
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Alma Donohue, DNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1154040996
6320 N LA CHOLLA BLVD
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 877-6700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Steven Behr, M.D.
Anesthesiology
NPI 1538155072
6200 N LA CHOLLA BLVD
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 722-3777
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Cynthia Berardinelli, ACP, NNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1063733418
6200 N LA CHOLLA BLVD
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 742-9000
✔ PECOS0.2 mi
Christian Bergman, MD
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1952980369
6200 N LA CHOLLA BLVD
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 742-9000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Nessa Manalang, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1427298249
6200 N LA CHOLLA BLVD
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 742-9000
✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Christy Mccrea, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1053338251
6200 N LA CHOLLA BLVD
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 742-9000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Franz Rischard, DO
Pulmonary Disease
NPI 1346272424
6200 N LA CHOLLA BLVD
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 722-3777
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
William Wagnon, MD
Anesthesiology
NPI 1699789008
6200 N LA CHOLLA BLVD
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 742-9000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Babitha Bijin, M.D
Internal Medicine
NPI 1174974323
6130 N LA CHOLLA BLVD STE 100
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 742-4159
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Manoj Mittal, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1972520708
2001 W ORANGE GROVE RD STE 510
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 219-1539
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Juan Galvez, M.D.
Endocrinology
NPI 1609050095
1925 W ORANGE GROVE RD STE 207
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 742-0999
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Christopher O'neill, MD
Anesthesiology
NPI 1063406759
1925 W ORANGE GROVE RD STE 302
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 955-8790
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Lynn Coppola, M.D.
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1609849017
6060 N. FOUNTAIN PLAZA DRIVE SUITE 200
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 392-7500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
Sarah Sullivan, D.O.
Neurology
NPI 1205039468
6060 N FOUNTAIN PLAZA DR STE 270
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 797-6894
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
Rachael Adger, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1306806443
2070 W RUDASILL RD STE 130
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 797-4468
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
Rachel Swart, M.D.,PH.D
Medical Oncology
NPI 1801097266
1891 W ORANGE GROVE RD BLDG 1
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 694-2873
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
Richard Chua, M.D.
Neurosurgery
NPI 1356334528
5860 N LA CHOLLA BLVD #100
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 742-7890
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
See all 1,508 clinicians

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 Banner-University Medical Group's NPI number?

The NPI number for Banner-University Medical Group is 1639842677. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 27, 2021.

Where is Banner-University Medical Group located?

Banner-University Medical Group is located at 6261 N La Cholla Blvd Ste 131, Tucson, AZ 85741. The listed phone number is (520) 694-5437.

What is Banner-University Medical Group's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nutritionist, specializing in Nutrition, Education, with taxonomy code 133NN1002X.

Is Banner-University Medical Group enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Banner-University Medical Group is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Banner-University Medical Group?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1,508 clinicians in 65 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Banner-University Medical Group. 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. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (214), Internal Medicine (163) and Anesthesiology (136). Of these, 2 practice at this address and 819 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Banner-University Medical Group was last updated on November 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.