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TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
NPI 1740738053
Internal Medicine in El Paso, TX

Active since September 15, 2016
2000 B TRANSMOUNTAIN RD, EL PASO, TX 79911(915) 215-8408(915) 612-9251 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 31, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 31, 2017, Feb 9, 2017, Feb 2, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center NPPES

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

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER (NPI 1740738053) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in El Paso, Texas and active in the NPI registry since September 2016. The organization lists Steven Marc Wagner, Managing Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740738053
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameTEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
Location Address2000 B TRANSMOUNTAIN RDEl Paso, TX 79911-3602
Mailing Address4800 Alberta Ave, Ste 101El Paso, TX 79905-2709 · (915) 215-4478 · Fax (915) 545-5755
Phone(915) 215-8408
Fax(915) 612-9251
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialSteven Marc WagnerManaging Director · (915) 215-4478
Enumeration DateSeptember 15, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateMay 31, 20174 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1740738053 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 10

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X
Also ListedObstetrics & GynecologyTaxonomy 207V00000X
Also ListedOphthalmologyTaxonomy 207W00000X
Also ListedOrthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207X00000X
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyTaxonomy 2084N0400X
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0800X
Also ListedRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyTaxonomy 2085R0202X
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X
2000 B TRANSMOUNTAIN RD, El Paso, TX 79911
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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

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare, WellPoint.Insurance ›

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)

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

845

Medicare enrollment records show 845 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 496 practice within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 54

Pediatric Medicine99
Diagnostic Radiology89
Nurse Practitioner84
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)60
Emergency Medicine54
Internal Medicine50
Anesthesiology47
Obstetrics/Gynecology47
46 other specialties315

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 845
Maridine Co, MD
Gastroenterology
NPI 1518148915
6321 VIA SERENA DR
El Paso, TX 79912
(313) 212-7680
✔ PECOS1.9 mi
Paulina Hernandez, M.D.
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1346774825
7470 CIMARRON PLZ STE 100
El Paso, TX 79911
(915) 503-1775
✔ PECOS2.7 mi
Maria Theresa Opina, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease
NPI 1508025511
2000B TRANS MOUNTAIN RD
El Paso, TX 79911
(915) 215-8400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.1 mi
Roberto Prieto, M.D.
Hematology/Oncology
NPI 1942294608
2000B TRANS MOUNTAIN RD STE B400
El Paso, TX 79911
(159) 215-8400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.1 mi
Vanessa Olivares, AU.D
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1609542026
9830 GATEWAY BLVD N
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 215-6891
✔ Accepts Medicare3.3 mi
Richard Purcell, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1821351842
820 E REDD RD BLDG B
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 581-0712
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.7 mi
Nicole Gooden, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1902510969
9849 KENWORTHY ST
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 215-5500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.7 mi
Jordan Maxwell, DO
Family Practice
NPI 1194354217
9849 KENWORTHY ST
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 215-5500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.7 mi
Ebony Rucker, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1851602908
5041 ALABAMA ST APT. 161
El Paso, TX 79930
(313) 942-5660
✔ PECOS4.1 mi
Melanie Longhurst, PHD
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1043739402
5001 N PIEDRAS ST
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 564-6100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.3 mi
Samuel Bracken, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1235288341
5005 N PIEDRAS ST WBAMC ATTN DEBRA RODOCKER
El Paso, TX 79920
(915) 569-1382
✔ Accepts Medicare4.3 mi
Pamela Lopez, MD
Psychiatry
NPI 1922444611
2000 B TRANSMOUNTAIN RD
El Paso, TX 79911
(915) 215-8400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
Zeeshan Afzal, M.D.
Rheumatology
NPI 1649586256
2000B TRANSMOUNTAIN RD STE B400
El Paso, TX 79911
(915) 215-8523
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
Kelly Chohonis
Internal Medicine
NPI 1760897185
2000 TRANSMOUNTAIN RD STE B
El Paso, TX 79911
(915) 215-8400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
Alexandros Flaris, MD
Endocrinology
NPI 1972965317
2000 TRANSMOUNTAIN RD STE B
El Paso, TX 79911
(915) 215-8400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
Evelyn Kachikwu, MD
Surgical Oncology
NPI 1023283124
2000 TRANSMOUNTAIN RD STE B
El Paso, TX 79911
(915) 215-8400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
Maanit Kohli, M.D
Geriatric Medicine
NPI 1669856670
2000 TRANSMOUNTAIN RD STE B
El Paso, TX 79911
(915) 215-8400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
Jeffrey Sherwood, M.D.
Infectious Disease
NPI 1336221134
2000 B TRANSMOUNTAIN RD
El Paso, TX 79911
(915) 215-8400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
Ellen Wicker, DO
Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)
NPI 1821452350
2000 TRANSMOUNTAIN RD STE B
El Paso, TX 79911
(915) 215-8400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
Patricia Nelson, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1093944225
2000 TRANS MOUNTAIN RD FL 3B
El Paso, TX 79911
(915) 215-8400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
See all 845 clinicians

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 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center's NPI number?

The NPI number for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is 1740738053. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 15, 2016.

Where is Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center located?

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is located at 2000 B Transmountain Rd, El Paso, TX 79911. The listed phone number is (915) 215-8408.

What is Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 845 clinicians in 54 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. 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 Pediatric Medicine (99), Diagnostic Radiology (89) and Nurse Practitioner (84). Of these, 496 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare and WellPoint list Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 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 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center was last updated on May 31, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.