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TORTUGA PEDIATRICS PLLC
NPI 1962212159
Pediatrics in Corpus Christi, TX

Active since January 09, 2025CLIA 45D2321166 · Waiver
5920 SARATOGA BLVD STE 340, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78414(541) 212-3866 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 26, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 26, 2025, Jan 9, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Tortuga Pediatrics Pllc NPPES

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

TORTUGA PEDIATRICS PLLC (NPI 1962212159) is a healthcare organization registered as a pediatrics in Corpus Christi, Texas and active in the NPI registry since January 2025. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through March 30, 2027 and lists Bethany Vargas, Pediatrician/owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962212159
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Legal Business NameTORTUGA PEDIATRICS PLLC
Location Address5920 SARATOGA BLVD STE 340Corpus Christi, TX 78414-4119
Mailing Address4101 S Alameda StCorpus Christi, TX 78411-1528
Phone(541) 212-3866
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBethany VargasPediatrician/owner · (541) 212-3866
Enumeration DateJanuary 9, 2025
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 26, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 26, 2025
✔ NPI 1962212159 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
Also ListedClinic/Center · Primary CareTaxonomy 261QP2300X
5920 SARATOGA BLVD STE 340, Corpus Christi, TX 78414
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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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

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 45D2321166

Tortuga Pediatrics PLLC · Corpus Christi, TX
Active · expires Mar 30, 2027
CLIA Number45D2321166
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateMarch 31, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 30, 2027
Laboratory DirectorBethany Vargas
Laboratory Phone(361) 985-2111
Laboratory LocationTortuga Pediatrics PLLC5920 Saratoga Blvd Ste 340, Corpus Christi, TX 78414
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

DR. BETHANY G VARGAS DO
Pediatrics
5920 SARATOGA BLVD STE 340
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78414
Nueces County (361) 985-2111

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 Tortuga Pediatrics PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tortuga Pediatrics PLLC is 1962212159. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 9, 2025.

Where is Tortuga Pediatrics PLLC located?

Tortuga Pediatrics PLLC is located at 5920 Saratoga Blvd Ste 340, Corpus Christi, TX 78414. The listed phone number is (541) 212-3866.

What is Tortuga Pediatrics PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Does Tortuga Pediatrics PLLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D2321166) is associated with this NPI, valid through March 30, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Tortuga Pediatrics PLLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Tortuga Pediatrics 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 Tortuga Pediatrics PLLC was last updated on March 26, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.