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RIO GRANDE PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATES PA
NPI 1780929489
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Houston, TX

Active since December 06, 2012
7601 FANNIN ST, HOUSTON, TX 77054(713) 796-2273(713) 795-5375 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 9, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Rio Grande Psychiatric Associates Pa NPPES

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

RIO GRANDE PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATES PA (NPI 1780929489) is a healthcare organization registered as a psychiatry in Houston, Texas and active in the NPI registry since December 2012. The organization lists Nora Choubkha, Owner Md, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780929489
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Legal Business NameRIO GRANDE PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATES PA
Location Address7601 FANNIN STHouston, TX 77054
Mailing Address4849 N Mesa St, Ste 201El Paso, TX 79912-5916 · (915) 351-6600 · Fax (915) 351-6601
Phone(713) 796-2273
Fax(713) 795-5375
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialNora ChoubkhaOwner Md · (915) 422-9383
Enumeration DateDecember 6, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 9, 2018
✔ NPI 1780929489 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in TX · P4301
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
7601 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX 77054
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid330138401TX

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

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

Rio Grande Psychiatric Associates Pa is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Rio Grande Psychiatric Associates PA, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Nora Choubkha, M.D.
Psychiatry
NPI 1649470931
7601 FANNIN ST
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 796-2273
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Bachir Debba, MD
Psychiatry
NPI 1336339340
7601 FANNIN ST
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 796-2273
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jocelyn Hastings, PMHNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1972140101
1400 N EL PASO ST STE A
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 533-5550
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare675 mi
Susan Brown, PMHNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1750776555
760 N MOTEL BLVD
Las Cruces, NM 88007
(575) 527-7975
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare700 mi

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 Rio Grande Psychiatric Associates PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rio Grande Psychiatric Associates PA is 1780929489. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 6, 2012.

Where is Rio Grande Psychiatric Associates PA located?

Rio Grande Psychiatric Associates PA is located at 7601 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77054. The listed phone number is (713) 796-2273.

What is Rio Grande Psychiatric Associates PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Rio Grande Psychiatric Associates PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rio Grande Psychiatric Associates PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Rio Grande Psychiatric Associates PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Rio Grande Psychiatric Associates PA, in Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatry. 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. Of these, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Rio Grande Psychiatric Associates PA accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and WellPoint list Rio Grande Psychiatric Associates PA 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 Rio Grande Psychiatric Associates PA was last updated on August 9, 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.