GREATER TEXAS PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES PLLC
NPI 1952893448
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in San Antonio, TX

Q: What is Greater Texas Palliative Care Services PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Active since May 31, 2018

3218 NACOGDOCHES RD, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78217(210) 714-3011(210) 490-2558 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 28, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 28, 2026, Sep 2, 2025, Jan 5, 2024 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Greater Texas Palliative Care Services Pllc NPPES

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

GREATER TEXAS PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES PLLC (NPI 1952893448) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice and palliative medicine in San Antonio, Texas and active in the NPI registry since May 2018. The organization lists Vijay Gunuganti, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952893448

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X

Legal Business NameGREATER TEXAS PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES PLLC

Location Address3218 NACOGDOCHES RDSan Antonio, TX 78217-3321

Mailing Address3218 Nacogdoches RdSan Antonio, TX 78217-3321 · (210) 714-3011 · Fax (210) 490-2558

Phone(210) 714-3011

Fax(210) 490-2558

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialVijay GunugantiOwner · (210) 254-5119

Enumeration DateMay 31, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 28, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 28, 2026

✔ NPI 1952893448 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RH0002X

Definition

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

3218 NACOGDOCHES RD, San Antonio, TX 78217

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsGreater Texas Palliative Care Services Pllc

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include WellPoint.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Greater Texas Palliative Care Services Pllc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 5 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Greater Texas Palliative Care Services PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (5)

Vijay Gunuganti, M.D.

Medical Oncology

NPI 1073535076

18707 HARDY OAK BLVD SUITE 320
San Antonio, TX 78258

(210) 545-6972

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.7 mi

Arlene Kasperkhan

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1609574763

4438 CENTERVIEW
San Antonio, TX 78228

(210) 280-0040

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare8.5 mi

Natasha Thompson, AGACNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1215663273

1208 FM 78 STE F
Schertz, TX 78154

(210) 786-4442

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare11 mi

Natalie Wald, APRN, AGCNS-BC

Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

NPI 1497271084

5444 WESTHEIMER RD STE 1000
Houston, TX 77056

(512) 765-7092

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare179 mi

Elizabeth Ramirez, AGACNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1609512177

3410 WORTH ST STE 820
Dallas, TX 75246

(214) 820-9248

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare245 mi

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

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 Greater Texas Palliative Care Services PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Greater Texas Palliative Care Services PLLC is 1952893448. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 31, 2018.

Where is Greater Texas Palliative Care Services PLLC located?

Greater Texas Palliative Care Services PLLC is located at 3218 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio, TX 78217. The listed phone number is (210) 714-3011.

What is Greater Texas Palliative Care Services PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Greater Texas Palliative Care Services PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Greater Texas Palliative Care Services PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Greater Texas Palliative Care Services PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 5 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Greater Texas Palliative Care Services PLLC. 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. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (3), Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) (1) and Medical Oncology (1). Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Greater Texas Palliative Care Services PLLC accept?

Health plans from WellPoint list Greater Texas Palliative Care Services PLLC 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 Greater Texas Palliative Care Services PLLC was last updated on July 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.