DR. JOSE GAVITO HIGUERA M.D.
NPI 1992989859
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in El Paso, TX

Q: What is Jose Gavito Higuera's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jose Gavito Higuera is 1992989859. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 27, 2007.

Q: What is Jose Gavito Higuera's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Active since December 27, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

82.38/100

CMS Quality Rating

4815 ALAMEDA AVE, EL PASO, TX 79905(915) 215-6000(915) 545-6607 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 17, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

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About Dr. Jose Gavito Higuera M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOSE GAVITO HIGUERA M.D. (NPI 1992989859) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in El Paso, Texas, licensed in Texas (T4163) and active in the NPI registry since December 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992989859

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X

Provider Legal NameDR. JOSE GAVITO HIGUERACredential: M.D.

Location Address4815 ALAMEDA AVEEl Paso, TX 79905-2705

Mailing Address440 Raynolds St # 51015El Paso, TX 79905-1613 · (915) 215-4480 · Fax (915) 215-5386

Phone(915) 215-6000

Fax(915) 545-6607

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1997

Enumeration DateDecember 27, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 17, 2021

NPPES CertifiedNovember 17, 2021

✔ NPI 1992989859 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2085R0202X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · T4163✔ Licensed in TX · 41997 TEMPORARY

Definition

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

4815 ALAMEDA AVE, El Paso, TX 79905

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Other Identifiers 1

Other41997TX · Temporary License

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

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Jose Gavito Higuera 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.

PECOS PAC ID3678655446

PECOS Enrollment IDI20080201000070

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 Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Jose Gavito Higuera reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso

Same address

Ophthalmology

4815 ALAMEDA AVE
El Paso, TX 79905

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
856 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1225066277 (915) 521-2291

Memorial Mri And Diagnostic LLC

663 mi

Diagnostic Radiology

1346 CAMPBELL RD
Houston, TX 77055

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
169 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1912989120 (713) 461-3399

Houston Radiology Associated

671 mi

Diagnostic Radiology

6565 FANNIN
Houston, TX 77030

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
119 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1740228097 (713) 441-7558

Ut Physicians

671 mi

Anesthesiology

6410 FANNIN ST, 1500
Houston, TX 77030

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
3,111 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1033157821 (832) 325-7325

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 16

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Ct scan head or brain without contrast 70450

A CT scan of the head or brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your brain, skull, and other structures inside your head. It helps to detect conditions like strokes, tumors, or injuries. No dye (contrast) is used in this test.

407 services368 patients

Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 70498

A CT scan of the neck's blood vessels with contrast is a diagnostic procedure. It uses X-rays and a special dye to create detailed images of your neck's blood vessels. This helps doctors detect issues such as blockages or abnormalities.

111 services108 patients

Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 70496

A CT scan of the head's blood vessels with contrast is a diagnostic procedure. A special dye (contrast) is injected into your body to make the blood vessels visible on the scan. This helps identify issues like blockages or abnormalities in your head's blood vessels.

91 services89 patients

Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 70553

An MRI scan of the brain, both before and after contrast, helps visualize different brain structures. Initially, images are taken without a contrast agent. Then, a safe dye is injected which helps highlight certain areas, providing clearer, more detailed images.

54 services54 patients

Mri scan of brain without contrast 70551

An MRI scan of the brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of your brain. It helps in detecting abnormalities like tumors, stroke, inflammation, or infection.

44 services44 patients

Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 72148

An MRI scan of the lower spinal canal without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of your lower spine. This helps identify issues like disc problems, tumors, or nerve conditions. No dye is used.

36 services36 patients

Mri scan of brain without contrast 70551

27 services27 patients

Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast 72141

An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of your upper spine. This helps doctors identify issues such as injuries, infections or diseases. No dye is used.

26 services26 patients

Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 70553

25 services25 patients

Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast 72141

23 services23 patients

Ct scan head or brain without contrast 70450

20 services20 patients

Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 72148

20 services20 patients

Computed tomography (ct) of brain blood flow, volume, and timing of flow analysis with contrast 0042T

A computed tomography (CT) of brain blood flow, volume, and timing of flow analysis with contrast is a non-invasive exam. It uses X-rays and a contrast material to create detailed images of your brain. It helps evaluate blood flow patterns and detect abnormalities like clots or blockages.

16 services16 patients

Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast 72158

An MRI scan of the lower spinal canal with contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses magnetic fields to generate detailed images of your lower spine. A contrast agent is injected to enhance these images, helping doctors see issues more clearly.

13 services13 patients

Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast 72146

An MRI scan of the middle spinal canal without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of your spine. This helps doctors identify any abnormalities or issues in your spinal canal. No dye is used in this procedure.

12 services12 patients

Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 72125

A CT scan of the upper spine without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test that uses X-rays to capture detailed images of your neck and upper back. It helps in identifying issues like fractures, tumors, or infections. No dye (contrast) is used in this scan.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450068

Location6411 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Harris Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number450289

Location2525 Holly HallHouston, TX 77054 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Houston Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450358

Location6565 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sugar Land, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450820

Location16655 Southwest FreewaySugar Land, TX 77479 · Fort Bend County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79905 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

$84.92 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$68.55 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

82.38/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

79.23

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

58.5

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.

ROBIN O STEMERMAN AGACNP

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)