HOUSTON CENTER FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASES PA
NPI 1710040183
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in The Woodlands, TX

Active since December 18, 2006CLIA 45D2074069 · Waiver
1111 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, SUITE 170, THE WOODLANDS, TX 77380(281) 444-1303(281) 444-5161 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 29, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Houston Center For Infectious Diseases Pa NPPES

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

HOUSTON CENTER FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASES PA (NPI 1710040183) is a healthcare organization registered as an infectious disease in The Woodlands, Texas and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through February 28, 2028 and lists Leonardo A Palau, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710040183
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Legal Business NameHOUSTON CENTER FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASES PA
Location Address1111 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, SUITE 170The Woodlands, TX 77380-3240
Mailing Address1111 Medical Plaza Dr, Suite 170The Woodlands, TX 77380-3240 · (281) 444-1303 · Fax (281) 444-5161
Fax(281) 444-5161
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialLeonardo A PalauOwner · (281) 444-1303
Enumeration DateDecember 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 29, 2014
✔ NPI 1710040183 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
1111 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, The Woodlands, TX 77380

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PIN00758U

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Houston Center For Infectious Diseases Pa is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by December 31, 2026

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date
StateTexasEnrollment IDO20040713000102Non-DME Part B · Clinic/Group PracticeDue dateDecember 31, 2026
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

10

Medicare enrollment records show 10 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Houston Center For Infectious Diseases PA, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 7 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 2

Infectious Disease7
Nurse Practitioner3

Clinicians, nearest first (10)

Infectious Disease
NPI 1205464096
1111 MEDICAL PLAZA DR STE 170
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 444-1303
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Infectious Disease
NPI 1982701496
1111 MEDICAL PLAZA DR SUITE 170
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 444-1303
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1306380936
1111 MEDICAL PLAZA DR STE 170
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 444-1303
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1821143389
1111 MEDICAL PLAZA DRIVE SUITE 170
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 444-1303
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Infectious Disease
NPI 1649591835
1111 MEDICAL PLAZA DR STE 170
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 444-1303
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Infectious Disease
NPI 1891960969
1111 MEDICAL PLAZA DRIVE # 170
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 444-1303
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1518328582
1111 MEDICAL PLAZA DR STE 170
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 444-1303
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Infectious Disease
NPI 1861871204
1005 HARBORSIDE DRIVE
Galveston, TX 77550
(713) 397-7271
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare72 mi
Infectious Disease
NPI 1154680320
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
Galveston, TX 77555
(409) 747-0236
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare72 mi
Infectious Disease
NPI 1831621168
3219 CLIFTON AVE STE 225
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513) 624-0999
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare876 mi

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

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 45D2074069

Houston Center Of Infectious Disease · The Woodlands, TX
Active · expires Feb 28, 2028
CLIA Number45D2074069
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateFebruary 28, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateFebruary 28, 2028
Laboratory DirectorLeonardo A. Palan
Laboratory Phone(281) 444-1303
Laboratory LocationHouston Center Of Infectious Disease1111 Medical Plaza Dr # 170, The Woodlands, TX 77380
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Houston Center For Infectious Diseases PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Houston Center For Infectious Diseases PA is 1710040183. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 18, 2006.

Where is Houston Center For Infectious Diseases PA located?

Houston Center For Infectious Diseases PA is located at 1111 Medical Plaza Dr Suite 170, The Woodlands, TX 77380. The listed phone number is (281) 444-1303.

What is Houston Center For Infectious Diseases PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Houston Center For Infectious Diseases PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Houston Center For Infectious Diseases PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Houston Center For Infectious Diseases PA's Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Non-DME Part B enrollment for this organization (Texas, Clinic/Group Practice) is due for revalidation by December 31, 2026. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Houston Center For Infectious Diseases PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 10 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Houston Center For Infectious Diseases PA. 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 Infectious Disease (7) and Nurse Practitioner (3). Of these, 7 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Houston Center For Infectious Diseases PA hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D2074069) is associated with this NPI, valid through February 28, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Houston Center For Infectious Diseases PA was last updated on July 29, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.