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BROWNSVILLE SURGERY, PLLC
NPI 1861962003
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Brownsville, TX

Active since November 30, 2018
100 E ALTON GLOOR BLVD BLDG B, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526(956) 350-8916(956) 350-8926 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 21, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 21, 2025, Nov 30, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Brownsville Surgery, Pllc NPPES

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

BROWNSVILLE SURGERY, PLLC (NPI 1861962003) is a healthcare organization registered as a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) in Brownsville, Texas and active in the NPI registry since November 2018. The organization lists Nicholas Wadlington, Group Vice President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861962003
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Legal Business NameBROWNSVILLE SURGERY, PLLC
Location Address100 E ALTON GLOOR BLVD BLDG BBrownsville, TX 78526-3328
Mailing Address2000 Health Park DrBrentwood, TN 37027-4692 · (615) 373-7406
Phone(956) 350-8916
Fax(956) 350-8926
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialNicholas WadlingtonGroup Vice President · (915) 372-7332
Enumeration DateNovember 30, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 21, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 21, 2025
✔ NPI 1861962003 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
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.
100 E ALTON GLOOR BLVD BLDG B, Brownsville, TX 78526
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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, WellPoint.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)

Brownsville Surgery, Pllc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

3

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Brownsville Surgery, PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Edgar Moncada, MD
General Surgery
NPI 1356335855
100 E ALTON GLOOR BLVD BLDG. B STE 260
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 350-3901
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Dominique Vande Maele, M.D.
Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)
NPI 1437256815
100B E ALTON GLOOR BLVD STE 260
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 350-3901
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.1 mi
Litdsy Cortez, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1205604105
95 E PRICE RD BLDG F
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 504-6080
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.1 mi

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 Brownsville Surgery, PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brownsville Surgery, PLLC is 1861962003. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 30, 2018.

Where is Brownsville Surgery, PLLC located?

Brownsville Surgery, PLLC is located at 100 E Alton Gloor Blvd Bldg B, Brownsville, TX 78526. The listed phone number is (956) 350-8916.

What is Brownsville Surgery, PLLC's specialty?

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

Is Brownsville Surgery, PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brownsville Surgery, PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Brownsville Surgery, PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Brownsville Surgery, PLLC, in Colorectal Surgery (Proctology), General Surgery and Nurse Practitioner. 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. Of these, 3 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Brownsville Surgery, PLLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and WellPoint list Brownsville Surgery, 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 Brownsville Surgery, PLLC was last updated on November 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.