LUCERO CHRISTIAN PENALOZA ARTEAGA OD
NPI 1679185037
Optometrist in Houston, TX

Active since August 18, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
190 HEIGHTS BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77007(713) 527-8480(713) 865-5471 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 8, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 8, 2021, Sep 14, 2020, Aug 18, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Lucero Christian Penaloza Arteaga Od NPPES

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

LUCERO CHRISTIAN PENALOZA ARTEAGA OD (NPI 1679185037) is an individual optometrist in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (10042TG) and active in the NPI registry since August 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Houston, and is a graduate of University Of Houston - College Of Optometry (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679185037
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameLUCERO CHRISTIAN PENALOZA ARTEAGACredential: OD
Location Address190 HEIGHTS BLVDHouston, TX 77007-3729
Mailing Address11511 Shadow Creek PkwyPearland, TX 77584-7298 · (713) 442-4997
Fax(713) 865-5471
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Houston - College Of OptometryGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateAugust 18, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 8, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 8, 2021
✔ NPI 1679185037 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 10042TG
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
190 HEIGHTS BLVD, Houston, TX 77007

Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Lucero Christian Penaloza Od

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 115655 Cypress Wood Medical Dr Ste 100Houston, TX 77014-1487 · Phone (713) 442-1700

Accepted 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

Lucero Christian Penaloza Arteaga Od 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 ID9638595507
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200824000185
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 Lucero Penaloza Arteaga reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Multi-Specialty
2727 W HOLCOMBE BLVD
Houston, TX 77025
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,649 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77007 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 13

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Optometrist
190 HEIGHTS BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77007
Dentist (General Practice)
190 HEIGHTS BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77007
Community Health Worker
190 HEIGHTS BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77007
Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
190 HEIGHTS BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77007
Community Health Worker
190 HEIGHTS BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77007
Family Medicine
190 HEIGHTS BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77007
Clinic/Center
190 HEIGHTS BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77007
Emergency Medicine
190 HEIGHTS BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77007

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 Lucero Penaloza Arteaga's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lucero Penaloza Arteaga is 1679185037. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 18, 2020. The provider is also known as Lucero Christian Penaloza Od.

Where is Lucero Penaloza Arteaga located?

Lucero Penaloza Arteaga practices at 190 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77007. The listed phone number is (713) 527-8480.

What is Lucero Penaloza Arteaga's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Lucero Penaloza Arteaga enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lucero Penaloza Arteaga 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 organization bills Medicare for Lucero Penaloza Arteaga's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lucero Penaloza Arteaga reassigns Medicare benefits to Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group, PLLC (Houston, 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 Lucero Penaloza Arteaga's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lucero Penaloza Arteaga accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list Lucero Penaloza Arteaga 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 Lucero Penaloza Arteaga was last updated on November 8, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.