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GURKARAN JOHAL
NPI 1790428845
Anesthesiology in Dallas, TX

Active since April 17, 2022PECOS Enrolled
12222 MERIT DR STE 600, DALLAS, TX 75251(972) 715-5000(972) 715-9976 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 4, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 4, 2026, May 25, 2026, Apr 17, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Gurkaran Johal NPPES

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

GURKARAN JOHAL (NPI 1790428845) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Dallas, Texas, licensed in Texas (W9137) and active in the NPI registry since April 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790428845
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameGURKARAN JOHAL
Location Address12222 MERIT DR STE 600Dallas, TX 75251-3294
Mailing AddressPo Box 840853Dallas, TX 75284-0853 · (972) 233-1999 · Fax (972) 233-3666
Fax(972) 715-9976
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateApril 17, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 4, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 4, 2026
✔ NPI 1790428845 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · W9137✔ Licensed in NY · 344194
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
12222 MERIT DR STE 600, Dallas, TX 75251

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Gurkaran Johal 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 ID3870051451
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260813003656
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 Gurkaran Johal reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
462 GRIDER ST
Buffalo, NY 14215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 54 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
2568 WALDEN AVE STE 103-105
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 124 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Anesthesiology
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Anesthesiology
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Anesthesiology
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251

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 Gurkaran Johal's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gurkaran Johal is 1790428845. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 17, 2022.

Where is Gurkaran Johal located?

Gurkaran Johal practices at 12222 Merit Dr Ste 600, Dallas, TX 75251. The listed phone number is (972) 715-5000.

What is Gurkaran Johal's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Gurkaran Johal enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gurkaran Johal 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Gurkaran Johal's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gurkaran Johal reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Erie County Medical Center Corporation (Buffalo, NY) and Maple Gate Anesthesiologists, P.C. (Cheektowaga, NY). 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 Gurkaran Johal's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Gurkaran Johal accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company list Gurkaran Johal 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 Gurkaran Johal was last updated on November 4, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 days 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.