CARINA CURE NELSON PA-C
NPI 1811407372
Physician Assistant - Surgical in Houston, TX

Active since October 10, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
98.85/100
CMS Quality Rating
18400 KATY FWY STE 500, HOUSTON, TX 77094(832) 522-8400 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 31, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 31, 2021, Oct 10, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Carina Cure Nelson Pa-c NPPES

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

CARINA CURE NELSON PA-C (NPI 1811407372) is an individual surgical provider in Houston, Texas and active in the NPI registry since October 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist West Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811407372
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363AS0400X
Provider Legal NameCARINA CURE NELSONCredential: PA-C
Location Address18400 KATY FWY STE 500Houston, TX 77094-1287
Mailing Address18400 Katy Fwy Ste 500Houston, TX 77094-1287
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateOctober 10, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 31, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 13, 2021
NPI 1811407372 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPhysician Assistant · SurgicalPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363AS0400X
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · MedicalTaxonomy 363AM0700X
18400 KATY FWY STE 500, Houston, TX 77094

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Carina Rochelle Cure

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Carina Cure Nelson Pa-c 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 ID2860829900
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200302000445
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Houston Methodist West Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number670077
Location18500 Katy FreewayHouston, TX 77094 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

98.85/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability97
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

Plastic Surgery
18400 KATY FWY STE 500
HOUSTON, TX 77094
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
18400 KATY FWY STE 500
HOUSTON, TX 77094
Physician Assistant
18400 KATY FWY STE 500
HOUSTON, TX 77094
Physician Assistant
18400 KATY FWY STE 500
HOUSTON, TX 77094

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 Carina Nelson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carina Nelson is 1811407372. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 10, 2017. The provider is also known as Carina Rochelle Cure.

Where is Carina Nelson located?

Carina Nelson practices at 18400 Katy Fwy Ste 500, Houston, TX 77094. The listed phone number is (832) 522-8400.

What is Carina Nelson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant, specializing in Surgical, with taxonomy code 363AS0400X.

Is Carina Nelson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carina Nelson 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 Carina Nelson accept?

Health plans from Molina Healthcare list Carina Nelson 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 Carina Nelson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Carina Nelson is affiliated with Houston Methodist West Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carina Nelson was last updated on March 31, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.