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DR. LETHA G PILLAI M.D.
NPI 1669638862
Anesthesiology in Houston, TX

Active since August 06, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6720 BERTNER AVE, HOUSTON, TX 77030(832) 355-2666 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 22, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Letha G Pillai M.d. NPPES

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

DR. LETHA G PILLAI M.D. (NPI 1669638862) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (M9580) and active in the NPI registry since August 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Hospital System, and maintains a secondary practice location in Pasadena.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669638862
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LETHA G PILLAICredential: M.D.
Location Address6720 BERTNER AVEHouston, TX 77030-2604
Mailing AddressPo Box 3945, Dept 841Houston, TX 77253-3945 · (281) 358-8114 · Fax (281) 358-0609
Phone(832) 355-2666
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateAugust 6, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 22, 2025
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 22, 2025
✔ NPI 1669638862 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · M9580
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.
6720 BERTNER AVE, Houston, TX 77030
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14000 Spencer HwyPasadena, TX 77504-1202 · Phone (713) 359-2000 · Fax (713) 359-1004

Other Identifiers 9

Medicaid198645701TX
Medicaid198645704TX
Medicaid198645702TX
Other8DE708TX · Bcbs Of Tx
OtherP00690977TX · Railroad Medicare
Other1801780LA · Louisiana Medicaid
Medicaid198645703TX
Other8BK834TX · Blue Cross Blue Shield
OtherP01087395TX · Railroad Medicare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include 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

Dr. Letha G Pillai 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 ID840352068
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081223000304
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Letha Pillai reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Baylor College Of Medicine
0.8 mi
Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics
7200 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 10
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,554 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1881026664 (713) 798-0000
U. S. Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, P.A.,
10 mi
Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, SUITE 300
Houston, TX 77042
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: U S Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, PA
  • 3,804 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548208564 (877) 361-1809
Compass Anesthesia Providers PLLC
20 mi
Anesthesiology
333 N TEXAS AVE
Webster, TX 77598
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 403 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1669829750 (281) 335-1700
Apex Frontier Group, PLLC
21 mi
Anesthesiology
16750 RED OAK DR
Houston, TX 77090
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 98 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1417808627 (281) 453-7110
Emergenchealth PLLC
237 mi
Anesthesiology
4100 INTERNATIONAL PLZ STE 800
Fort Worth, TX 76109
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,612 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1467970897 (972) 861-1270

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
23 services23 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Memorial Hermann Hospital System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450184
Location1635 North Loop WestHouston, TX 77008 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake

Acute Care Hospitals · Webster, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450617
Location500 W Medical Center BlvdWebster, TX 77598 · Harris 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.

DR. ARCHANA VARGHEESE RAGHAVAN M.D.
Anesthesiology
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 355-2666
NEAL SAVJANI M.D.
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-1000
DR. BRIAN S CHINAI DO
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 355-2666
MIR TAJAMMUL HUSSAIN MD
Anesthesiology
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 355-2666
DR. ALIREZA PARHIZGAR M.D.
Internal Medicine
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-2222
NEKIA MARIE STEWART CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 355-2666
CAITLYN MARIE KOHAKE
Anesthesiologist Assistant
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (823) 355-2666
XOCHITL B. SANCHEZ M.D.
Anesthesiology
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-1750

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 Letha Pillai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Letha Pillai is 1669638862. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 6, 2008.

Where is Letha Pillai located?

Letha Pillai practices at 6720 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (832) 355-2666.

What is Letha Pillai's specialty?

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

Is Letha Pillai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Letha Pillai 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 Letha Pillai's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Letha Pillai reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, TX), U. S. Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, P.A., (Houston, TX), Compass Anesthesia Providers PLLC (Webster, TX), Apex Frontier Group, PLLC (Houston, TX) and Emergenchealth PLLC (Fort Worth, 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 Letha Pillai's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Letha Pillai accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Letha Pillai 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 Letha Pillai affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Letha Pillai is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Hospital System and Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Letha Pillai was last updated on September 22, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.