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GAURI KANHERE PLLC
NPI 1649891037
Internal Medicine in Rio Grande City, TX

Active since April 27, 2020
131 N FM 3167 STE C, RIO GRANDE CITY, TX 78582(956) 352-1344(956) 352-1343 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 13, 2023, Jul 29, 2022, Feb 8, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Gauri Kanhere Pllc NPPES

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

GAURI KANHERE PLLC (NPI 1649891037) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Rio Grande City, Texas and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. The organization lists Gauri Kanhere, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649891037
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameGAURI KANHERE PLLC
Location Address131 N FM 3167 STE CRio Grande City, TX 78582-7009
Mailing Address131 N Fm 3167 Ste CRio Grande City, TX 78582-7009 · (956) 352-1344 · Fax (956) 352-1343
Phone(956) 352-1344
Fax(956) 352-1343
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialGauri KanhereOwner · (956) 844-2099
Enumeration DateApril 27, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 13, 2023
✔ NPI 1649891037 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
131 N FM 3167 STE C, Rio Grande City, TX 78582
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Other Names 2

Doing Business AsGauri Kanhere Pllc
Doing Business AsValley Health Clinic

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Gauri Kanhere Pllc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

6

Medicare enrollment records show 6 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Gauri Kanhere PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 4 practice at this address and 6 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (6)

Eva Blanco
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1285018838
131 N FM 3167 STE C
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 352-1344
✔ PECOSSame address
Michelle Guerra, APRN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1598544330
131 N FM 3167 STE C
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 352-1344
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Gauri Kanhere, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1710910773
131 N FM 3167 STE C
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 352-1344
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Tiffany Smedley, APRN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1295590222
131 N FM 3167 STE C
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 352-1344
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Melany Benavides, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1942666078
2542 CENTRAL PALM DR STE 207
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 352-1344
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Kyara Trevino, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1912449448
2542 CENTRAL PALM DR STE 207
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 352-1344
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi

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 Gauri Kanhere PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gauri Kanhere PLLC is 1649891037. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 27, 2020. The provider is doing business as Valley Health Clinic.

Where is Gauri Kanhere PLLC located?

Gauri Kanhere PLLC is located at 131 N Fm 3167 Ste C, Rio Grande City, TX 78582. The listed phone number is (956) 352-1344.

What is Gauri Kanhere PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Gauri Kanhere PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gauri Kanhere PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Gauri Kanhere PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 6 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Gauri Kanhere PLLC. 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 (5) and Internal Medicine (1). Of these, 4 practice at this address and 6 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Gauri Kanhere PLLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Molina Healthcare list Gauri Kanhere PLLC 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 Gauri Kanhere PLLC was last updated on July 13, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.