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CANDACE HOPE DEFRATUS
NPI 1780526889
Nurse Practitioner in Corpus Christi, TX

Active since April 07, 2026PECOS Enrolled
329 ATLANTIC ST, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404(361) 739-7646 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 14, 2026, Apr 7, 2026 (2 updates tracked since 2026).

About Candace Hope Defratus NPPES

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

CANDACE HOPE DEFRATUS (NPI 1780526889) is an individual nurse practitioner in Corpus Christi, Texas, licensed in Texas (1233031) and active in the NPI registry since April 2026. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Corpus Christi, and is a graduate of Other (2025).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780526889
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameCANDACE HOPE DEFRATUS
Location Address329 ATLANTIC STCorpus Christi, TX 78404-1840
Mailing Address329 Atlantic StCorpus Christi, TX 78404-1840 · (361) 739-7646
Phone(361) 739-7646
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2025
Enumeration DateApril 7, 2026
Last NPPES UpdateMay 14, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 14, 2026
✔ NPI 1780526889 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 1233031
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
329 ATLANTIC ST, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 15802 Saratoga Blvd Ste 300Corpus Christi, TX 78414-4252 · Phone (361) 696-6200

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, UnitedHealthcare.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)

Candace Hope Defratus is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID5092287227
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260618000727
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Candace Defratus reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Christus Trinity Clinic Texas
339 mi
Family Medicine
520 DOUGLAS BLVD
Tyler, TX 75702
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,745 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1285684225 (903) 315-4119

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78404 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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 Candace Defratus's NPI number?

The NPI number for Candace Defratus is 1780526889. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 7, 2026.

Where is Candace Defratus located?

Candace Defratus practices at 329 Atlantic St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404. The listed phone number is (361) 739-7646.

What is Candace Defratus's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Candace Defratus enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Candace Defratus is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Candace Defratus's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Candace Defratus reassigns Medicare benefits to Christus Trinity Clinic Texas (Tyler, 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 Candace Defratus's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Candace Defratus accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and UnitedHealthcare list Candace Defratus 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 Candace Defratus was last updated on May 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months 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.