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DCBR LLC
NPI 1942985189
Family Medicine - Adult Medicine in Corpus Christi, TX

Active since June 15, 2023CLIA 45D2285751 · Waiver
14517 S PADRE ISLAND DR, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78418(361) 444-3326(361) 657-6007 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 16, 2026, May 8, 2024, Jul 6, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2023).

About Dcbr Llc NPPES

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

DCBR LLC (NPI 1942985189), doing business as Althea Medical, is a healthcare organization registered as an adult medicine in Corpus Christi, Texas and active in the NPI registry since June 2023. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through July 17, 2027 and lists Bernice Silchenstedt, Coowner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942985189
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207QA0505X
Legal Business NameDCBR LLC
Location Address14517 S PADRE ISLAND DRCorpus Christi, TX 78418-5951
Mailing AddressPo Box 61160Corpus Christi, TX 78466-1160 · (361) 884-2904 · Fax (361) 884-2919
Phone(361) 444-3326
Fax(361) 657-6007
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBernice SilchenstedtCoowner · (361) 444-3326
Enumeration DateJune 15, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 16, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 16, 2026
✔ NPI 1942985189 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Adult MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207QA0505X
Definition
The National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC) recommends code 207QA0505X not be used. Choose a more appropriate code.
14517 S PADRE ISLAND DR, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAlthea Medical

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.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

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

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Dcbr LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Bernice Aizon, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1083177984
14517 S PADRE ISLAND DR
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
(361) 444-3326
✔ PECOSSame address
Cherrie Aquino
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1922404375
14254 SPID DR STE 207
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
(361) 589-4068
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare14 mi
Micah Labbe, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1558846113
600 ELIZABETH ST
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 903-2660
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare15 mi
Amanda Despain, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1154185874
1501 S ALAMEDA ST
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 884-2687
✔ PECOS16 mi

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

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 45D2285751

Dcbr LLC Dba Athea Medical · Corpus Christi, TX
Active · expires Jul 17, 2027
CLIA Number45D2285751
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJuly 18, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJuly 17, 2027
Laboratory DirectorKim N. Onufrak
Laboratory Phone(361) 444-3326
Laboratory LocationDcbr LLC Dba Athea Medical14517 S Padre Island Drive Attn Lab Director, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Dcbr LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dcbr LLC is 1942985189. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 15, 2023. The provider is doing business as Althea Medical.

Where is Dcbr LLC located?

Dcbr LLC is located at 14517 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418. The listed phone number is (361) 444-3326.

What is Dcbr LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Adult Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QA0505X.

Is Dcbr LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dcbr LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Dcbr LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians, all in Nurse Practitioner, reassign their Medicare billing to Dcbr LLC. 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, 1 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Dcbr LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D2285751) is associated with this NPI, valid through July 17, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Dcbr LLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Dcbr LLC 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 Dcbr LLC was last updated on March 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.