VANGUARD INPATIENT PHYSICIANS, PLLC
NPI 1801339742
Internal Medicine in Sugar Land, TX

Active since November 27, 2016CLIA 45D2295768 · Waiver
4645 SWEETWATER BLVD STE 200, SUGAR LAND, TX 77479(281) 666-8065(281) 666-8475 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 20, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 20, 2026, Jun 14, 2023, Jan 18, 2023 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

About Vanguard Inpatient Physicians, Pllc NPPES

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

VANGUARD INPATIENT PHYSICIANS, PLLC (NPI 1801339742), doing business as Vanguard, is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Sugar Land, Texas and active in the NPI registry since November 2016. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through December 14, 2027, maintains a secondary practice location in Houston, and lists Arusha A Bavare, Authorized Member, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801339742
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameVANGUARD INPATIENT PHYSICIANS, PLLC
Location Address4645 SWEETWATER BLVD STE 200Sugar Land, TX 77479-3016
Mailing Address4645 Sweetwater Blvd Ste 200Sugar Land, TX 77479-3016 · (281) 565-1112 · Fax (281) 565-1102
Fax(281) 666-8475
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialArusha A BavareAuthorized Member · (281) 565-1112
Enumeration DateNovember 27, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateApril 20, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 20, 2026
✔ NPI 1801339742 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ 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 ListedInternal Medicine · Geriatric MedicineTaxonomy 207RG0300X
4645 SWEETWATER BLVD STE 200, Sugar Land, TX 77479

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsVanguard

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14560FM 1960 Rd West, Ste 101Houston, TX 77069 · Phone (281) 666-8475

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Vanguard Inpatient Physicians, Pllc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

53

Medicare enrollment records show 53 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Vanguard Inpatient Physicians, PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 10 practice at this address and 18 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 5

Internal Medicine25
Nurse Practitioner18
Family Practice6
Hospitalist3
Nephrology1

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 53
Hospitalist
NPI 1477968717
4645 SWEETWATER BLVD STE 200
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 565-1112
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1003249228
4645 SWEETWATER BLVD STE 200
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 565-1112
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1467983056
4645 SWEETWATER BLVD STE 200
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 302-5645
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1548081474
4645 SWEETWATER BLVD STE 200
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 565-1112
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1669325064
4645 SWEETWATER BLVD STE 200
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 565-1112
✔ PECOSSame address
Internal Medicine
NPI 1407599715
4645 SWEETWATER BLVD STE 200
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 565-1112
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1235666595
4645 SWEETWATER BLVD STE 200
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 565-1112
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Internal Medicine
NPI 1750840633
4645 SWEETWATER BLVD STE 200
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 565-1112
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1023889383
4645 SWEETWATER BLVD
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 565-1112
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Internal Medicine
NPI 1265011555
4545 SWEETWATER BLVD STE 200
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 565-1112
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Internal Medicine
NPI 1730127770
16605 SOUTHWEST FWY SUITE 175
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 565-1112
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1669423067
16605 SOUTHWEST FWY SUITE 175
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(713) 777-5334
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1821759267
16605 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 175
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 302-5673
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Hospitalist
NPI 1336402254
16605 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 175
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 565-1112
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1083980403
16605 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 175
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 565-1112
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1720749146
16605 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 175
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 302-5673
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1316775992
1875 HIGHWAY 6 STE 300
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(832) 604-5332
✔ PECOS3.1 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1194410498
5311 MEADOW CANYON DR
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(183) 251-8795
✔ PECOS3.7 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1437738762
7600 BEECHNUT ST
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 456-5686
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare10 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1215226246
7600 BEECHNUT ST
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 456-5686
✔ PECOS10 mi
See all 53 clinicians

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

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 Waiver 45D2295768

Vanguard Inpatient Physicians LLC · Sugar Land, TX
Active · expires Dec 14, 2027
CLIA Number45D2295768
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateDecember 15, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateDecember 14, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDr. Arusha Bavare
Laboratory Phone(281) 565-1112
Laboratory LocationVanguard Inpatient Physicians LLC4645 Sweetwater Blvd, Suite 200, Sugar Land, TX 77479
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Vanguard Inpatient Physicians, PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vanguard Inpatient Physicians, PLLC is 1801339742. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 27, 2016. The provider is doing business as Vanguard.

Where is Vanguard Inpatient Physicians, PLLC located?

Vanguard Inpatient Physicians, PLLC is located at 4645 Sweetwater Blvd Ste 200, Sugar Land, TX 77479. The listed phone number is (281) 666-8065.

What is Vanguard Inpatient Physicians, PLLC's specialty?

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

Is Vanguard Inpatient Physicians, PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vanguard Inpatient Physicians, PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Vanguard Inpatient Physicians, PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 53 clinicians in 5 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Vanguard Inpatient Physicians, PLLC. 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 Internal Medicine (25), Nurse Practitioner (18) and Family Practice (6). Of these, 10 practice at this address and 18 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Vanguard Inpatient Physicians, PLLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D2295768) is associated with this NPI, valid through December 14, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Vanguard Inpatient Physicians, PLLC accept?

Health plans from Molina Healthcare and WellPoint list Vanguard Inpatient Physicians, PLLC 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 Vanguard Inpatient Physicians, PLLC was last updated on April 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.