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MICHELLE PLOCH MD
NPI 1972122489
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Galveston, TX

Active since April 14, 2020PECOS Enrolled
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77555(409) 772-1011(409) 747-7012 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 8, 2026, Apr 14, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Michelle Ploch Md NPPES

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

MICHELLE PLOCH MD (NPI 1972122489) is an individual student in an organized health care education/training program in Galveston, Texas and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Houston, and is a graduate of University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972122489
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy390200000X
Provider Legal NameMICHELLE PLOCHCredential: MD
Location Address301 UNIVERSITY BLVDGalveston, TX 77555-5302
Mailing Address6431 Fannin Street, Suite Msb 1.134Houston, TX 77030 · (713) 500-6500 · Fax (713) 500-6497
Phone(409) 772-1011
Fax(409) 747-7012
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Cincinnati College Of MedicineGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateApril 14, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 8, 2026
✔ NPI 1972122489 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramStudent, Health Care
Taxonomy Code390200000X
Definition
An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X · License W5510 (TX)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Galveston, TX 77555
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16431 Fannin Street, Suite MSB 1.134Houston, TX 77030 · Phone (713) 500-6500 · Fax (713) 500-6497

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company.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)

Michelle Ploch Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID8820450620
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260629003606
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 Michelle Ploch reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Utmb Faculty Group Practice
Same address
General Practice
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
Galveston, TX 77555
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,222 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1942241146 (409) 772-2222

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

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.

AMY KATHERINE HAVERTY PNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-2222
EVA NOVAK BLIGHT NNP
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-2222
DR. JENNIFER ANN MINNEMAN MD
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-1011
DR. JAMES HAROLD PAVELA MD
Internal Medicine
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-7063
DIAA HAMOUDA MBBCH
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, JSA 9.128
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-8031
SOMMER KIRSCH CAUSEY MD
Anesthesiology
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-1221
RANDA ABDELMASIH MD
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (832) 505-2300
HEATHER PENTON
Anesthesiology
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-2222

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 Michelle Ploch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michelle Ploch is 1972122489. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 14, 2020.

Where is Michelle Ploch located?

Michelle Ploch practices at 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555. The listed phone number is (409) 772-1011.

What is Michelle Ploch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program with taxonomy code 390200000X.

Is Michelle Ploch enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michelle Ploch is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Michelle Ploch's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michelle Ploch reassigns Medicare benefits to Utmb Faculty Group Practice (Galveston, 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 Michelle Ploch's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Michelle Ploch accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Oscar Insurance Company list Michelle Ploch 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 Michelle Ploch was last updated on July 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.