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MARIA JOSE SANANDRES M.D.
NPI 1992090211
Pediatrics in Galveston, TX

Active since June 15, 2011PECOS Enrolled
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77555(409) 772-2815(979) 772-0744 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 18, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Maria Jose Sanandres M.d. NPPES

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

MARIA JOSE SANANDRES M.D. (NPI 1992090211) is an individual pediatrics provider in Galveston, Texas, licensed in Texas (0040963) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992090211
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameMARIA JOSE SANANDRESCredential: M.D.
Location Address301 UNIVERSITY BLVDGalveston, TX 77555-0526
Mailing Address823 Winnie StGalveston, TX 77550-5130 · (979) 220-5640
Phone(409) 772-2815
Fax(979) 772-0744
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 15, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 18, 2014
✔ NPI 1992090211 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 0040963
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.
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Galveston, TX 77555
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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, WellPoint.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)

Maria Jose Sanandres M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Maria Sanandres 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77555 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$88.24 typical visit price
range $57.19 – $173.07
Typical copayment $22.06 (range $14.29 – $43.26)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.90 typical visit price
range $18.45 – $141.36
Typical copayment $25.22 (range $4.61 – $35.34)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Maria Sanandres's NPI number?

The NPI number for Maria Sanandres is 1992090211. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 15, 2011.

Where is Maria Sanandres located?

Maria Sanandres practices at 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555. The listed phone number is (409) 772-2815.

What is Maria Sanandres's specialty?

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

Is Maria Sanandres enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Maria Sanandres is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Maria Sanandres's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Maria Sanandres 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 Maria Sanandres's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Maria Sanandres accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company and WellPoint list Maria Sanandres 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 Maria Sanandres was last updated on September 18, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.