HECTOR DE PENA III
NPI 1891542593
Physician Assistant in Corpus Christi, TX

Active since May 01, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405(361) 881-3455(361) 881-3460 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 18, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 18, 2024, May 9, 2024, May 1, 2024 (3 updates tracked since 2024).

About Hector De Pena Iii NPPES

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

HECTOR DE PENA III (NPI 1891542593) is an individual physician assistant in Corpus Christi, Texas, licensed in Texas (PA17990) and active in the NPI registry since May 2024. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi, and maintains a secondary practice location in Corpus Christi.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891542593
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameHECTOR DE PENA III
Location Address2606 HOSPITAL BLVDCorpus Christi, TX 78405-1833
Mailing Address2606 Hospital Blvd Ste ECorpus Christi, TX 78405-1804 · (361) 881-3455
Fax(361) 881-3460
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateMay 1, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateJune 18, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 18, 2024
NPI 1891542593 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in TX · PA17990
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD, Corpus Christi, TX 78405

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11415 Santa Fe St Ste BCorpus Christi, TX 78404-2105 · Phone (361) 737-0600

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

Hector De Pena Iii 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 ID9234671421
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240603003369
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
15 services15 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi

Acute Care Hospitals · Corpus Christi, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450046
Location600 Elizabeth StreetCorpus Christi, TX 78404 · Nueces County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78405 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Emergency Medicine
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Emergency Medicine
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT-MEMORIAL
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Emergency Medicine
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Physician Assistant
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405

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 Hector De Pena's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hector De Pena is 1891542593. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 1, 2024.

Where is Hector De Pena located?

Hector De Pena practices at 2606 Hospital Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78405. The listed phone number is (361) 881-3455.

What is Hector De Pena's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Hector De Pena enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hector De Pena 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 Hector De Pena accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan and UnitedHealthcare list Hector De Pena 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 Hector De Pena affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Hector De Pena is affiliated with Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hector De Pena was last updated on June 18, 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.