DR. SANTOSH UPPU MD
NPI 1710199161
Internal Medicine - Adult Congenital Heart Disease in Houston, TX
About Dr. Santosh Uppu Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. SANTOSH UPPU MD (NPI 1710199161) is an individual adult congenital heart disease provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (S0115) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2001).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 3
Other Identifiers 1
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
Dr. Santosh Uppu Md 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Santosh Uppu reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Houston, TX 77030
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 3,111 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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TXMemorial Hermann Hospital System
Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TXHouston Methodist Baytown Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Baytown, TXOther Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
HOUSTON, TX 77030
HOUSTON, TX 77030
HOUSTON, TX 77030
HOUSTON, TX 77030
HOUSTON, TX 77030
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 Santosh Uppu's NPI number?
The NPI number for Santosh Uppu is 1710199161. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 5, 2007.
Where is Santosh Uppu located?
Santosh Uppu practices at 6410 Fannin St Ste 425, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 500-5742.
What is Santosh Uppu's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Adult Congenital Heart Disease, with taxonomy code 207RA0002X.
Is Santosh Uppu enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Santosh Uppu 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 Santosh Uppu's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Santosh Uppu reassigns Medicare benefits to Ut Physicians (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 Santosh Uppu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Santosh Uppu accept?
Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Santosh Uppu 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 Santosh Uppu affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Santosh Uppu is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Hospital System and Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Santosh Uppu was last updated on November 16, 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.
# Dr. Santosh Uppu, MD · NPI 1710199161
Adult Congenital Heart Disease physician in Houston, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 5, 2007.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1710199161 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** May 5, 2007
- **Primary specialty:** Internal Medicine - Adult Congenital Heart Disease · taxonomy 207RA0002X
- **State license:** S0115 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 6410 FANNIN ST STE 425, Houston, TX 77030-3005
- **Phone:** (713) 500-5742
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** Ut Physicians (NPI 1033157821, Houston, TX), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2001
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** November 16, 2021
- **Other identifiers:** Other 23-2290323 (PA)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1710199161) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.