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NORTH TEXAS CENTER FOR RHEUMATOLOGY
NPI 1861273211
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Dallas, TX

Active since October 11, 2023
12740 HILLCREST RD STE 265, DALLAS, TX 75230(972) 513-1410(469) 565-9885 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 24, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About North Texas Center For Rheumatology NPPES

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

NORTH TEXAS CENTER FOR RHEUMATOLOGY (NPI 1861273211) is a healthcare organization registered as a rheumatology in Dallas, Texas and active in the NPI registry since October 2023. The organization maintains a secondary practice location in Euless and lists Margarita Fallena, Partner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861273211
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Legal Business NameNORTH TEXAS CENTER FOR RHEUMATOLOGY
Location Address12740 HILLCREST RD STE 265Dallas, TX 75230-2086
Mailing Address12740 Hillcrest Rd Ste 265Dallas, TX 75230-2086 · (972) 513-1410 · Fax (469) 565-9885
Phone(972) 513-1410
Fax(469) 565-9885
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMargarita FallenaPartner · (972) 513-1410
Enumeration DateOctober 11, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 24, 2024
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 24, 2024
✔ NPI 1861273211 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X
12740 HILLCREST RD STE 265, Dallas, TX 75230
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12101 Westpark Ct Ste 110Euless, TX 76040-3719 · Phone (972) 513-1410 · Fax (469) 565-9885

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

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

North Texas Center For Rheumatology is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

5

Medicare enrollment records show 5 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to North Texas Center For Rheumatology, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 5 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (5)

Margarita Fallena, MD
Rheumatology
NPI 1760686737
12740 HILLCREST RD STE 265
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 513-1410
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Cathy Fernandez, FNPC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1184262370
12740 HILLCREST RD STE 265
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 513-1410
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Catalina Orozco, MD
Rheumatology
NPI 1306979141
12740 HILLCREST RD STE 265
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 513-1410
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Virginia Reddy, MD
Rheumatology
NPI 1477638153
12740 HILLCREST RD STE 265
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 513-1410
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Richard Stern, M.D.
Rheumatology
NPI 1578562278
12740 HILLCREST RD STE 265
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 513-1410
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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

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 North Texas Center For Rheumatology's NPI number?

The NPI number for North Texas Center For Rheumatology is 1861273211. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 11, 2023.

Where is North Texas Center For Rheumatology located?

North Texas Center For Rheumatology is located at 12740 Hillcrest Rd Ste 265, Dallas, TX 75230. The listed phone number is (972) 513-1410.

What is North Texas Center For Rheumatology's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is North Texas Center For Rheumatology enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. North Texas Center For Rheumatology is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through North Texas Center For Rheumatology?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 5 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to North Texas Center For Rheumatology. 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 Rheumatology (4) and Nurse Practitioner (1). Of these, 5 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does North Texas Center For Rheumatology accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and WellPoint list North Texas Center For Rheumatology 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 North Texas Center For Rheumatology was last updated on January 24, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.