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VANGUARD PULMONARY SPECIALISTS PLLC
NPI 1689262248
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Houston, TX

Active since January 08, 2021
2222 GARDENIA DR, HOUSTON, TX 77018(832) 562-1968(704) 912-0285 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 8, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Vanguard Pulmonary Specialists Pllc NPPES

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

VANGUARD PULMONARY SPECIALISTS PLLC (NPI 1689262248) is a healthcare organization registered as a pulmonary disease in Houston, Texas and active in the NPI registry since January 2021. The organization lists German Luy, Health Care Provider, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689262248
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Legal Business NameVANGUARD PULMONARY SPECIALISTS PLLC
Location Address2222 GARDENIA DRHouston, TX 77018-4610
Mailing Address2222 Gardenia DrHouston, TX 77018-4610 · (832) 562-1968 · Fax (704) 912-0285
Phone(832) 562-1968
Fax(704) 912-0285
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialGerman LuyHealth Care Provider · (832) 562-1968
Enumeration DateJanuary 8, 2021
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 8, 2021
✔ NPI 1689262248 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
2222 GARDENIA DR, Houston, TX 77018
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Vanguard Pulmonary Specialists Pllc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Vanguard Pulmonary Specialists PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

German Luy, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1427260132
5501 S MCCOLL RD
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 362-8677
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare298 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 Vanguard Pulmonary Specialists PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vanguard Pulmonary Specialists PLLC is 1689262248. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 8, 2021.

Where is Vanguard Pulmonary Specialists PLLC located?

Vanguard Pulmonary Specialists PLLC is located at 2222 Gardenia Dr, Houston, TX 77018. The listed phone number is (832) 562-1968.

What is Vanguard Pulmonary Specialists PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Vanguard Pulmonary Specialists PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vanguard Pulmonary Specialists PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Vanguard Pulmonary Specialists PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Internal Medicine) reassigns their Medicare billing to Vanguard Pulmonary Specialists 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vanguard Pulmonary Specialists PLLC was last updated on January 8, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.