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DR. SRINIVAS R BANALA M.D
NPI 1871979906
Emergency Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since July 30, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1504 BEN TAUB LOOP, BEN TAUB HOSPITAL, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 873-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 4, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Srinivas R Banala M.d NPPES

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

DR. SRINIVAS R BANALA M.D (NPI 1871979906) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (BP10051119) and active in the NPI registry since July 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc, and is a graduate of Other (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871979906
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SRINIVAS R BANALACredential: M.D
Location Address1504 BEN TAUB LOOP, BEN TAUB HOSPITALHouston, TX 77030
Mailing Address1504 Ben Taub Loop, Emergency CenterHouston, TX 77030 · (713) 873-2603
Phone(713) 873-2000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateJuly 30, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateApril 4, 2017
✔ NPI 1871979906 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · BP10051119
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1504 BEN TAUB LOOP, Houston, TX 77030
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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, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Srinivas R Banala 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 ID6002232691
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200813000370
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Srinivas Banala reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Travis County Emergency Physicians PA
147 mi
Emergency Medicine
1201 W 38TH ST
Austin, TX 78705
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,511 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1962440933 (330) 493-4443
Arroyo Emergency Medicine Services, PA
280 mi
Emergency Medicine
2101 PEASE ST
Harlingen, TX 78550
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 52 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1710834916 (956) 389-1100
Edinburg Emergency Medicine Associates PA
292 mi
Emergency Medicine
1102 W TRENTON RD
Edinburg, TX 78539
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 257 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1942467113 (956) 388-6600
Rio Valley Emergency Physician Associates PLLC
292 mi
Emergency Medicine
1102 W TRENTON RD
Edinburg, TX 78539
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 59 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1134827934 (956) 388-6000
Mcallen Emergency Medicine Associates PA
298 mi
Emergency Medicine
301 W EXPY 83
Mcallen, TX 78503
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 170 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1336543636 (956) 632-4100

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
80 services77 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
72 services68 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
59 services57 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
46 services45 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company LLC

Acute Care Hospitals · Harlingen, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450033
Location2101 Pease StHarlingen, TX 78550 · Cameron County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

South Texas Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Edinburg, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450119
Location1102 W Trenton RoadEdinburg, TX 78539 · Hidalgo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

HAL ZHANG MD
Internal Medicine
1504 BEN TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-2000
ROBIN DAVID DAEMMRICH MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1504 BEN TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-2000
THUYEN HONG NGUYEN MD
Emergency Medicine
1504 BEN TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-2000
PEYMAN DINARVAND M.D
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
1504 BEN TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-2000
MRS. MARITE DOMENECH-NEWHOUES RD, LD
Dietitian, Registered
1504 BEN TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-2000
DR. AMY LASCELLES HEIBEL M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1504 BEN TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (281) 952-0384
DR. RACHEL MICHELLE ORTEGA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1504 BEN TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-2000
NASHID SHINTHIA M.D.
Emergency Medicine
1504 BEN TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-2000

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 Srinivas Banala's NPI number?

The NPI number for Srinivas Banala is 1871979906. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 30, 2015.

Where is Srinivas Banala located?

Srinivas Banala practices at 1504 Ben Taub Loop Ben Taub Hospital, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 873-2000.

What is Srinivas Banala's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Srinivas Banala enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Srinivas Banala 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Srinivas Banala's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Srinivas Banala reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Travis County Emergency Physicians PA (Austin, TX), Arroyo Emergency Medicine Services, PA (Harlingen, TX), Edinburg Emergency Medicine Associates PA (Edinburg, TX), Rio Valley Emergency Physician Associates PLLC (Edinburg, TX) and Mcallen Emergency Medicine Associates PA (Mcallen, 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 Srinivas Banala's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Srinivas Banala 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 5 other insurers list Srinivas Banala 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 Srinivas Banala affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Srinivas Banala is affiliated with Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company LLC and South Texas Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Srinivas Banala was last updated on April 4, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.