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HEATHER BROOKS AVELAR M.D.
NPI 1720253115
Psychiatry & Neurology - Geriatric Psychiatry in Houston, TX

Active since April 25, 2008PECOS Enrolled
7505 MAIN ST STE 300, HOUSTON, TX 77030(281) 885-8469 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 22, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 22, 2023, Apr 13, 2022, Jul 23, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Heather Brooks Avelar M.d. NPPES

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

HEATHER BROOKS AVELAR M.D. (NPI 1720253115) is an individual geriatric psychiatry provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (R1494) and active in the NPI registry since April 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720253115
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0805X
Provider Legal NameHEATHER BROOKS AVELARCredential: M.D.
Location Address7505 MAIN ST STE 300Houston, TX 77030-4523
Mailing Address104 Whispering Pines AveFriendswood, TX 77546-4911 · (713) 429-5325
Phone(281) 885-8469
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 25, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 22, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 22, 2023
✔ NPI 1720253115 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Geriatric PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0805X
License✔ Licensed in TX · R1494
Definition
Geriatric Psychiatry is a subspecialty with psychiatric expertise in prevention, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders in the elderly, and improvement of psychiatric care for healthy and ill elderly patients.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0800X · License R1494 (TX)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
7505 MAIN ST STE 300, Houston, TX 77030
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, WellPoint.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Heather Brooks Avelar M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Heather Avelar reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Texas Behavioral Health PLLC
8.5 mi
Psychiatry
12234 SHADOW CREEK PKWY, BUILDING 4 SUITE 104
Pearland, TX 77584
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 67 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1881044337 (713) 429-5325
Health And Human Services Commission
23 mi
Intermediate Care Facility, Intellectual Disabilities
2100 PRESTON ST
Richmond, TX 77469
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 452 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1790851202 (281) 232-2075

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 2

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
51 services23 patients
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 90833
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management is a 30-minute session where a mental health professional talks with you about your concerns and feelings. They assess your mental health, provide support, and manage your treatment plan to help improve your well-being.
42 services24 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$176.98 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $44.24 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Heather Avelar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Avelar is 1720253115. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 25, 2008.

Where is Heather Avelar located?

Heather Avelar practices at 7505 Main St Ste 300, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (281) 885-8469.

What is Heather Avelar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Geriatric Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0805X.

Is Heather Avelar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heather Avelar is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Heather Avelar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Heather Avelar reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Texas Behavioral Health PLLC (Pearland, TX) and Health And Human Services Commission (Richmond, 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 Heather Avelar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Heather Avelar accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan and WellPoint list Heather Avelar 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 Heather Avelar was last updated on February 22, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.