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DR. JOSEPH SPINNER M.D.
NPI 1821384538
Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology in Houston, TX

Active since June 21, 2011PECOS Enrolled
6701 FANNIN ST, HOUSTON, TX 77030(832) 824-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 17, 2026, Nov 17, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Joseph Spinner M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH SPINNER M.D. (NPI 1821384538) is an individual advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q0183) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821384538
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RA0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH SPINNERCredential: M.D.
Location Address6701 FANNIN STHouston, TX 77030-2608
Mailing Address6651 Main St Ste E1940Houston, TX 77030-2427 · (713) 387-9540
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 21, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 17, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 17, 2026
✔ NPI 1821384538 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RA0001X
License✔ Licensed in TX · Q0183
Definition
Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology would participate in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with advanced heart failure across the spectrum from consideration for high-risk cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to pre-and post-operative evaluation and management of patients with cardiac transplants and mechanical support devices, and end-of-life care for patients with end-stage heart failure.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License Q0183 (TX)
Also ListedPediatrics · Pediatric CardiologyTaxonomy 2080P0202X · License Q0183 (TX)
6701 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX 77030

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Joseph Spinner M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Joseph Spinner reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Pediatrics
6621 FANNIN ST
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Texas Childrens Physician Group
  • 2,498 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
6620 MAIN ST
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,296 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

Pediatrics (Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics)
6701 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
6701 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
6701 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Nurse Practitioner
6701 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
6701 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Nurse Practitioner
6701 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
6701 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Physician Assistant
6701 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030

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 Joseph Spinner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Spinner is 1821384538. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 21, 2011.

Where is Joseph Spinner located?

Joseph Spinner practices at 6701 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (832) 824-1000.

What is Joseph Spinner's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, with taxonomy code 207RA0001X.

Is Joseph Spinner enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Spinner is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Joseph Spinner's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Spinner reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Texas Children's Physician Group (Houston, TX) and Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, TX). 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 Joseph Spinner's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Spinner accept?

Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc. list Joseph Spinner 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 Joseph Spinner was last updated on September 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 44 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.