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HUGO KIYOSHI KATO M.D.
NPI 1659791796
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in El Paso, TX

Active since April 16, 2014PECOS Enrolled
4801 ALBERTA AVE, EL PASO, TX 79905(915) 215-5700(915) 215-8872 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 9, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 9, 2023, Jun 2, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Hugo Kiyoshi Kato M.d. NPPES

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

HUGO KIYOSHI KATO M.D. (NPI 1659791796) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in El Paso, Texas, licensed in Texas (S6224) and active in the NPI registry since April 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Saint Louis.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659791796
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X
Provider Legal NameHUGO KIYOSHI KATOCredential: M.D.
Location Address4801 ALBERTA AVEEl Paso, TX 79905-2707
Mailing Address5130 Gateway Blvd E, Msc51015El Paso, TX 79905 · (915) 215-4480 · Fax (915) 215-5386
Phone(915) 215-5700
Fax(915) 215-8872
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 16, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 9, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 8, 2023
✔ NPI 1659791796 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080N0001X
License✔ Licensed in TX · S6224
Definition
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
4801 ALBERTA AVE, El Paso, TX 79905
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11465 S Grand Blvd, Room 2717 North Bldg.Saint Louis, MO 63104-1003 · Phone (314) 577-5634

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna Healthcare, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc..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)

Hugo Kiyoshi Kato M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
Same address
Pediatrics
4801 ALBERTA AVE.
El Paso, TX 79905
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 856 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003824038 (915) 545-7579

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

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.

JOSEPH JEFFREY MILLER
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4801 ALBERTA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 215-5400
DR. ANDREW JONATHEN ORTEGA DO
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
4801 ALBERTA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 215-5200
MAJD HAWWAR
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4801 ALBERTA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 215-8000
NATHALIA ARREDONDO APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
4801 ALBERTA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 215-5300
CARA OGOCHUKWU ORJI MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4801 ALBERTA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 215-8000
ELVIA MARTINEZ LSW/CPW
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
4801 ALBERTA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 545-6990
SCOTT DIESTE
Emergency Medicine
4801 ALBERTA AVE, STE. B3200
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 215-4600
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER EL PASO
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
4801 ALBERTA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 215-5419

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 Hugo Kato's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hugo Kato is 1659791796. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 16, 2014.

Where is Hugo Kato located?

Hugo Kato practices at 4801 Alberta Ave, El Paso, TX 79905. The listed phone number is (915) 215-5700.

What is Hugo Kato's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is Hugo Kato enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hugo Kato is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Hugo Kato's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Hugo Kato reassigns Medicare benefits to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso (El Paso, 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 Hugo Kato's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Hugo Kato accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna Healthcare and Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. list Hugo Kato 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 Hugo Kato was last updated on November 9, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.