ALI F CANDAS M.D.
NPI 1962450189
Pediatrics in Corpus Christi, TX
About Ali F Candas M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
ALI F CANDAS M.D. (NPI 1962450189) is an individual pediatrics provider in Corpus Christi, Texas, licensed in Texas (J6832) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1984).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Ali F Candas M.d. 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Ali Candas reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 31 clinicians in this Medicare group
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 510 clinicians in this Medicare group
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 78411 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
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 Ali Candas's NPI number?
The NPI number for Ali Candas is 1962450189. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 4, 2006.
Where is Ali Candas located?
Ali Candas practices at 3435 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411. The listed phone number is (361) 855-7346.
What is Ali Candas's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.
Is Ali Candas enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Ali Candas 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.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Ali Candas's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ali Candas reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Coastal Children's Clinic PA (Corpus Christi, TX) and Children's Physician Services Of South Texas (Corpus Christi, TX). Each 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 Ali Candas's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Ali Candas accept?
Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Ali Candas 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 Ali Candas was last updated on April 20, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.
# Ali F Candas, M.D. · NPI 1962450189
Pediatrics physician in Corpus Christi, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 4, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1962450189 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** May 4, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Pediatrics · taxonomy 208000000X
- **State license:** J6832 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 3435 S ALAMEDA ST, Corpus Christi, TX 78411-1728
- **Phone:** (361) 855-7346 · **Fax:** (361) 855-4201
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Coastal Children's Clinic PA (NPI 1164471116, Corpus Christi, TX); Children's Physician Services Of South Texas (NPI 1568658227, Corpus Christi, TX) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 1984
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** April 20, 2022
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 111570102 (TX)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1962450189) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.