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VIVIAN TEIXEIRA PUGH MD
NPI 1932307253
Internal Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since July 08, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5373 W ALABAMA ST, HOUSTON, TX 77056(888) 803-3370 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 10, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 10, 2024, Jan 25, 2022, May 21, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Vivian Teixeira Pugh Md NPPES

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

VIVIAN TEIXEIRA PUGH MD (NPI 1932307253) is an individual internal medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (N9316) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Round Rock, and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932307253
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameVIVIAN TEIXEIRA PUGHCredential: MD
Location Address5373 W ALABAMA STHouston, TX 77056-5930
Mailing AddressPo Box 844658Dallas, TX 75284-4658 · (254) 724-8800
Phone(888) 803-3370
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateJuly 8, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 10, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 10, 2024
✔ NPI 1932307253 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · N9316
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License N9316 (TX)
5373 W ALABAMA ST, Houston, TX 77056
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Vivian Teixeira Md

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1300 University BlvdRound Rock, TX 78665-1032 · Phone (512) 509-0100 · Fax (512) 218-6330

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid282817002TX

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, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Vivian Teixeira Pugh Md 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 ID4486843703
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110804000087
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 3

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 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.
54 services45 patients
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.
37 services36 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
22 services22 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77056 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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
89%2,175 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
93%168 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
99%954 patients5/55-star benchmark: 99%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
72%954 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
25%954 patients2/55-star benchmark: 59%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

FELIX SPIEGEL M.D.
Surgery
5373 W ALABAMA ST, SUITE 121
HOUSTON, TX 77056
Harris County (713) 960-0003
MEDAGENE CLINIC , P.A.
Family Medicine
5373 W ALABAMA ST
HOUSTON, TX 77056
Harris County (713) 779-1633
STEPHANIE LAYNE GONZALEZ PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
5373 W ALABAMA ST
HOUSTON, TX 77056
Harris County (888) 279-0002

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 Vivian Pugh's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vivian Pugh is 1932307253. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 8, 2007. The provider is also known as Vivian Teixeira MD.

Where is Vivian Pugh located?

Vivian Pugh practices at 5373 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77056. The listed phone number is (888) 803-3370.

What is Vivian Pugh's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Vivian Pugh enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vivian Pugh 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 Vivian Pugh accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 6 other insurers list Vivian Pugh 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 Vivian Pugh was last updated on July 10, 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.