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ALINA PUNEL
NPI 1942029467
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Austin, TX

Active since October 10, 2024PECOS Enrolled
5900 BALCONES DR STE 100, AUSTIN, TX 78731(945) 253-7123 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 9, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 9, 2026, Oct 10, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Alina Punel NPPES

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

ALINA PUNEL (NPI 1942029467) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (1014594) and active in the NPI registry since October 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942029467
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameALINA PUNEL
Location Address5900 BALCONES DR STE 100Austin, TX 78731-4298
Mailing Address5900 Balcones Dr Ste 100Austin, TX 78731-4298
Phone(945) 253-7123
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 10, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 9, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 9, 2026
✔ NPI 1942029467 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 1014594
5900 BALCONES DR STE 100, Austin, TX 78731
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Alina Punel is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Alina Punel reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Dream Work Ic PLLC
200 mi
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
5899 PRESTON RD STE 1202
Frisco, TX 75034
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 5 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1669178364 (214) 592-8159

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78731 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
$89.03 typical visit price
range $57.88 – $174.00
Typical copayment $22.25 (range $14.47 – $43.50)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$101.65 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.23
Typical copayment $25.41 (range $4.72 – $35.55)
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.

HAYWOOD WELLNESS AND COUNSELING PLLC
Clinic/Center (Adult Mental Health)
5900 BALCONES DR STE 100
AUSTIN, TX 78731
Travis County (512) 598-0516
LINDSAY MANFULL
Counselor (Professional)
5900 BALCONES DR STE 100
AUSTIN, TX 78731
Travis County (210) 390-6048
ELLIOTT AND GRACE LLC
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
5900 BALCONES DR STE 100
AUSTIN, TX 78731
Travis County (512) 318-2199
WELLSPACE FAMILY SERVICS, PLLC
Social Worker (Clinical)
5900 BALCONES DR STE 100
AUSTIN, TX 78731
Travis County (512) 337-2324
NEXT SUMMIT COUNSELING, PLLC
Counselor (Mental Health)
5900 BALCONES DR STE 100
AUSTIN, TX 78731
Travis County (832) 713-6350
JENNIFER ZAMUDIO MS, LPC-ASSOCIATE
Counselor (Professional)
5900 BALCONES DR STE 100
AUSTIN, TX 78731
Travis County (469) 890-8092
MENTAL FREEDOM THERAPEUTIC SERVICES, LLC
Clinic/Center (Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center))
5900 BALCONES DR STE 100
AUSTIN, TX 78731
Travis County (346) 285-5433
ASHLEY MARTINEZ
Counselor
5900 BALCONES DR STE 100
AUSTIN, TX 78731
Travis County (956) 970-0549

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 Alina Punel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alina Punel is 1942029467. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 10, 2024.

Where is Alina Punel located?

Alina Punel practices at 5900 Balcones Dr Ste 100, Austin, TX 78731. The listed phone number is (945) 253-7123.

What is Alina Punel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is Alina Punel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alina Punel is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Alina Punel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alina Punel reassigns Medicare benefits to Dream Work Ic PLLC (Frisco, TX). The 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 Alina Punel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Alina Punel accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Alina Punel 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 Alina Punel was last updated on October 9, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 days 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.