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DR. BRENDA THARIAN M.D.
NPI 1770808149
Urology in Shenandoah, TX

Active since March 29, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare AssignmentCLIA 45D2132503 · Certificate of Compliance
27.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
129 VISION PARK BLVD STE 301, SHENANDOAH, TX 77384(936) 647-2184(936) 647-2201 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 22, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Brenda Tharian M.d. NPPES

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

DR. BRENDA THARIAN M.D. (NPI 1770808149) is an individual urology provider in Shenandoah, Texas, licensed in Texas (N6066) and active in the NPI registry since March 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, holds a CLIA Certificate of Compliance certificate valid through September 15, 2027, and is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Hospital System.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770808149
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208800000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BRENDA THARIANCredential: M.D.
Location Address129 VISION PARK BLVD STE 301Shenandoah, TX 77384-3024
Mailing Address129 Vision Park Blvd Ste 301Shenandoah, TX 77384-3024 · (936) 647-2184 · Fax (936) 647-2201
Phone(936) 647-2184
Fax(936) 647-2201
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSTexas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 22, 2018
✔ NPI 1770808149 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyUrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208800000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · N6066
Definition
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
129 VISION PARK BLVD STE 301, Shenandoah, TX 77384
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Other Identifiers 3

OtherP01029717TX · Railroad Medicare
OtherBP10023442TX · Basic Permit
OtherN6066TX · Texas Medical License

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Brenda Tharian M.d. 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.

PECOS PAC ID1456476191
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100917000392
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.

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 Compliance 45D2132503

Brenda Tharian MD PLLC · Shenandoah, TX
Active · expires Sep 15, 2027
CLIA Number45D2132503
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 16, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 15, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDiane Scaduto
Laboratory Phone(936) 647-2184
Laboratory LocationBrenda Tharian MD PLLC129 Vision Park Blvd Ste 301, Shenandoah, TX 77384
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory after an inspection that finds the laboratory to be in compliance with all applicable CLIA requirements.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

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.

Urinalysis, manual test 81002
A urinalysis is a simple, non-invasive test that checks the urine for various elements such as sugar, protein, and signs of infection. It can help detect many common conditions, including kidney disease and diabetes. The manual test involves a lab technician examining a urine sample.
983 services488 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
733 services428 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
218 services218 patients
Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding 51798
Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding is a non-invasive test that uses sound waves to create images of your bladder. It's done after you've emptied your bladder to see if there's any leftover urine, which can help diagnose certain conditions.
132 services115 patients
Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope 52000
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light, called an endoscope, to examine the bladder and urethra. It helps in identifying any abnormalities or issues that may be causing discomfort or other symptoms.
62 services60 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
28 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Memorial Hermann Hospital System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450184
Location1635 North Loop WestHouston, TX 77008 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hca Houston Healthcare Conroe

Acute Care Hospitals · Conroe, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450222
Location504 Medical Center BlvdConroe, TX 77304 · Montgomery County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450844
Location18220 State Highway 249Houston, TX 77070 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Aspire Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Conroe, TX
OwnershipPhysician
CMS Certification Number670093
Location2006 South Loop 336 West, Suite 500Conroe, TX 77304 · Montgomery County

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · The Woodlands, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number670122
Location17201 Interstate 45 SouthThe Woodlands, TX 77385 · Montgomery County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77384 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

27.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality30
Improvement Activities0
Cost51.66

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%2,953 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
94%596 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
38%159 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
97%771 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation Post-Discharge
The percentage of discharges from any inpatient facility (e.g. hospital, skilled nursing facility, or rehabilitation facility) for patients 18 years and older of age seen within 30 days following discharge in the office by the physician, prescribing…
Patients 65+: 100% · 42 patients
100%43 patients
Pain Assessment and Follow-Up
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older with documentation of a pain assessment using a standardized tool(s) on each visit AND documentation of a follow-up plan when pain is present
79%2,768 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
0%642 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
99%353 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
100%407 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
0%346 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user
77%760 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
76%642 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
11%642 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
Urinary Incontinence: Assessment of Presence or Absence of Urinary Incontinence in Women Aged 65 Years and Older
Percentage of female patients aged 65 years and older who were assessed for the presence or absence of urinary incontinence within 12 months
100%286 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Urinary Incontinence: Plan of Care for Urinary Incontinence in Women Aged 65 Years and Older
Percentage of female patients aged 65 years and older with a diagnosis of urinary incontinence with a documented plan of care for urinary incontinence at least once within 12 months
88%276 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Insertion tray with drainage bag with indwelling catheter, foley type, two-way latex with coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer or hydrophilic, etc.) A4314
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
2 suppliers16 claims24 services$24.34 avg. paid by Medicare
Intermittent urinary catheter; straight tip, with or without coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer, or hydrophilic, etc.), each A4351
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF008N
7 suppliers35 claims8,069 services$1.73 avg. paid by Medicare
Bedside drainage bag, day or night, with or without anti-reflux device, with or without tube, each A4357
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
4 suppliers16 claims23 services$7.63 avg. paid by Medicare
Urinary drainage bag, leg or abdomen, vinyl, with or without tube, with straps, each A4358
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
4 suppliers18 claims53 services$5.44 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Brenda Tharian's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brenda Tharian is 1770808149. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2010.

Where is Brenda Tharian located?

Brenda Tharian practices at 129 Vision Park Blvd Ste 301, Shenandoah, TX 77384. The listed phone number is (936) 647-2184.

What is Brenda Tharian's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Urology with taxonomy code 208800000X.

Is Brenda Tharian enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brenda Tharian 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.

Does Brenda Tharian hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Compliance (number 45D2132503) is associated with this NPI, valid through September 15, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Brenda Tharian accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Community Health Choice list Brenda Tharian 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 Brenda Tharian affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Brenda Tharian is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Hospital System, Hca Houston Healthcare Conroe, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, Aspire Hospital and Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brenda Tharian was last updated on January 22, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.