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DR. SERGIO TAVARES M.D.
NPI 1801895222
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Corpus Christi, TX

Active since July 18, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
601 TEXAN TRL, #205, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411(361) 884-7081(361) 884-5202 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 20, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Sergio Tavares M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SERGIO TAVARES M.D. (NPI 1801895222) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Corpus Christi, Texas, licensed in Texas (G4411) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Corpus Christi Medical Center,the, and is a graduate of Other (1974).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801895222
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SERGIO TAVARESCredential: M.D.
Location Address601 TEXAN TRL, #205Corpus Christi, TX 78411-2547
Mailing Address601 Texan Trl, #205Corpus Christi, TX 78411-2547 · (361) 884-7081 · Fax (361) 884-5202
Phone(361) 884-7081
Fax(361) 884-5202
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1974
Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 20, 2013
✔ NPI 1801895222 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · G4411
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
601 TEXAN TRL, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PIN00200QTX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.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. Sergio Tavares 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 ID1153391131
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040728000070
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

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.

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.
71 services67 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
50 services50 patients
Self soft tissue graft 15769
A self soft tissue graft is a dental procedure where tissue from your own mouth is used to treat areas with gum recession. This can protect roots, reduce sensitivity, and improve gum health. It's a common, safe procedure.
37 services37 patients
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533
A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.
25 services25 patients
Removal of blood clot and portion of chest, neck, or brain artery 35301
This procedure involves the removal of a blood clot and a section of an artery in the chest, neck, or brain. It is often necessary to restore normal blood flow, prevent stroke, or alleviate symptoms related to the clot. The procedure is carried out by a skilled medical team.
24 services24 patients
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts 33518
A coronary artery bypass with 2 grafts is a surgery to improve blood flow to your heart. A surgeon takes a healthy vein or artery from your body and attaches it to the blocked coronary artery. This creates a new path for blood to flow, bypassing the blockage.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Corpus Christi Medical Center,the

Acute Care Hospitals · Corpus Christi, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number450788
Location6629 Woodridge RoadCorpus Christi, TX 78414 · Nueces County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78411 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
$166.88 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $41.72 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99205
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.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored

Reported Quality Measures

Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
1%80 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
64%80 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
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.
99%1,416 patients4/55-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%47 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
5%626 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
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.
100%121 patients5/55-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.
95%253 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
46%626 patients3/55-star benchmark: 90%
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…
87%871 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
0%301 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
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
39%871 patients2/55-star benchmark: 96%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 96% · 371 patients
Patients tobacco: 96% · 371 patients
99%74 patients5/55-star benchmark: 98%
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…
91%253 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…
2%253 patients1/55-star benchmark: 59%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 626 patients
0%626 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.

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.

ROBERT ALAN NAISMITH MD
Urology
601 TEXAN TRL, STE. 100
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
Nueces County (361) 884-8631
MR. PAUL F. MOORE JR. PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
601 TEXAN TRL, STE. 300
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
Nueces County (361) 854-0811
RAFAEL R BARRICA PT
Physical Therapist
601 TEXAN TRL
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
Nueces County (361) 814-7100
TERRY EBERSOLE RN
601 TEXAN TRL, STE 300
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
Nueces County (361) 854-0811
STRONG HEART CARDIOVASCULAR PA
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
601 TEXAN TRL, 301
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
Nueces County (361) 857-0005
NORMA LIZA HOLLISTER APRN,FNP-C,CDCES
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
601 TEXAN TRL
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
Nueces County (361) 808-7200
ROBERT ENRIQUE VILLARREAL PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
601 TEXAN TRL, 101
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
Nueces County (361) 814-7100
AMBER FERRAND PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
601 TEXAN TRL, SUITE 300
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
Nueces County (361) 854-0811

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 Sergio Tavares's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sergio Tavares is 1801895222. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2005.

Where is Sergio Tavares located?

Sergio Tavares practices at 601 Texan Trl #205, Corpus Christi, TX 78411. The listed phone number is (361) 884-7081.

What is Sergio Tavares's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Sergio Tavares enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sergio Tavares 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.

What insurance does Sergio Tavares accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 2 other insurers list Sergio Tavares 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 Sergio Tavares affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sergio Tavares is affiliated with Corpus Christi Medical Center,the.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sergio Tavares was last updated on February 20, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.