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Internal Medicine Providers in Corpus Christi, TX

Browse 99 Internal Medicine providers listed in NPPES with a practice address in Corpus Christi, Texas.

99 Healthcare Providers

How Corpus Christi compares with the U.S.

Corpus Christi has 31 clinicians in Internal Medicine per 100,000 residents, about 70% of the U.S. rate of 44.

That is 99 active clinicians in Internal Medicine with a practice address in Corpus Christi, for a population of 317,419.

That is close to the Texas rate of 30.

What these numbers mean

Clinicians per 100,000 residents compares places of different sizes. We count active clinicians who list a practice address in the area in the federal NPI registry (NPPES) and divide by the number of people who live there, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The U.S. rate is the same calculation for the whole country.

A higher number does not mean it is easier to get an appointment, that wait times are shorter, or that care is better. It also does not show how many clinicians are accepting new patients or which insurance plans they take. A lower number does not by itself mean there is a shortage.

City counts use the city name in each clinician's practice address. That postal city can cover a larger or smaller area than the city limits the Census Bureau uses for population, and many clinicians list only one address even if they work in several places.

100% of clinicians in Internal Medicine in Corpus Christi listed in the CMS Medicare file (64 of 64) accept Medicare assignment. That is similar to the Texas share of 95%.

What is Medicare assignment?

A clinician who accepts Medicare assignment agrees to take the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for services that Original Medicare covers. You usually still pay your deductible and coinsurance. This comes from the CMS Doctors and Clinicians file and applies to Original Medicare only. Medicare Advantage plans have their own provider networks. It does not show whether a clinician is taking new patients.

Some clinicians are listed as "may accept assignment," which means they can decide case by case. Clinicians without an assignment flag, or who are not in the CMS file, are not counted as accepting assignment. That does not mean they refuse Medicare. Ask the office before your visit.

19% of clinicians in Internal Medicine in Corpus Christi listed in the CMS Medicare file (12 of 64) have a CMS telehealth indicator, meaning their recent Medicare claims include telehealth services. That is lower than the Texas share of 30%.

About the telehealth indicator

The telehealth indicator comes from CMS. It marks clinicians whose recent paid Medicare claims include services delivered by telehealth. It means a clinician has provided some services by telehealth, not that every visit can be done online. A clinician without the indicator may still offer telehealth, for example to patients who are not on Medicare. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.

These figures summarize public federal data. They do not measure quality of care, appointment availability, or whether a clinician accepts your insurance or new patients. Registry addresses can be out of date. Please confirm details directly with the office and your plan. This information is not medical advice.

Prepared by T-MedInfo from NPPES, CMS and U.S. Census Bureau data. Questions or corrections: support@true-medinfo.com ยท Methodology

Sources: Clinician counts and practice addresses: NPPES NPI Registry, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data as of August 2026. Medicare assignment and telehealth indicators: CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B01003 (Total Population).

Internal Medicine Medicare (PECOS) Enrollment & Ordering Eligibility

Medicare enrollment and order/referring eligibility listed by CMS for Internal Medicine practitioners in Corpus Christi, TX

Source: CMS PECOS
PECOS Enrolled Specialists 81 In Corpus Christi, TX
Part B Lab & Imaging Eligible 83 Diagnostic Referrals
DME Ordering Eligible 85 Durable Medical Equipment
Home Health Agency Referrals 83 HHA Ordering Eligible
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Dr. Raymond Burnett Acebo , MD

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status
1521 S Staples St Ste 300, Corpus Christi, TX 784043150
Phone: 3616941498
NPI Identifier 1457321218
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Dr. Shahab Ahmad , DO

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status Accepts Medicare Assignment
2735 Airline Rd Ofc, Corpus Christi, TX 784143306
Phone: 3619920816
NPI Identifier 1669649596
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Dr. Jude Aririguzo , MD

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status Accepts Medicare Assignment
2601 Hospital Blvd Ste 201, Corpus Christi, TX 784051855
Phone: 3618888893
NPI Identifier 1376732677
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Dr. Asmik Asatrian , MD

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status Accepts Medicare Assignment
7121 S Padre Island Dr Ste 300, Corpus Christi, TX 784124940
Phone: 3616966200
NPI Identifier 1912384793
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Dr. Anthony Francis Asistido , MD

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status Accepts Medicare Assignment
613 Elizabeth St, Ste. 702, Corpus Christi, TX 784042220
Phone: 3618834803
NPI Identifier 1154339380
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Dr. Fatima Bashir , MD

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status Accepts Medicare Assignment
3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 784111820
Phone: 3618823198
NPI Identifier 1093000671
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Dr. Jose E Benamu , MD

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status Accepts Medicare Assignment
13725 Northwest Blvd, Ste 120, Corpus Christi, TX 784105127
Phone: 3613879413
NPI Identifier 1760481873
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Dr. Paul S Bongat , DO

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Services Available
613 Elizabeth St Ste 704, Corpus Christi, TX 784042231
Phone: 3618850010
NPI Identifier 1245682020
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Dr. Kelly Campbell , DO

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status Accepts Medicare Assignment
6238 Boca Raton Cir, Corpus Christi, TX 784132636
Phone: 9258185591
NPI Identifier 1538524723
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Dr. Lana B Carr , MD

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status
4030 River Hill Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 784105606
Phone: 3617670303
NPI Identifier 1851493076
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Dr. Defeng Chen , MD

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status Accepts Medicare Assignment
600 Elizabeth St, Corpus Christi, TX 784042235
Phone: 3618813000
NPI Identifier 1689602112
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Jennifer Contreras

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status
3829 Saratoga Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 784155814
Phone: 3619062121
NPI Identifier 1750849535
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Dr. Johanna P Daugherty , MD

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status Accepts Medicare Assignment
3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 784111820
Phone: 3618823198
NPI Identifier 1396058392
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Dr. Surendra Parmanand Dawani , MD

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status Accepts Medicare Assignment
3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 784111820
Phone: 8778322652
NPI Identifier 1215902432
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Dr. James M Dee , MD

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status
5846 Wooldridge Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 784142402
Phone: 3619948979
NPI Identifier 1558351288
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Dr. Roberto Raul Del Cristo , MD

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status
4454 Ocean Drive Unit 4, Corpus Christi, TX 78412
Phone: 3053005465
NPI Identifier 1124133723
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Dr. Priyank Dhar , MD

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status Accepts Medicare Assignment
3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 784111820
Phone: 3617611000
NPI Identifier 1285014175
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Dr. Burcham Cooper Fuqua , MD

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status
3434 Saratoga Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 784155822
Phone: 3619859355
NPI Identifier 1396727392
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Dr. Blanca Lucia Gray , MD

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status Accepts Medicare Assignment
4302 Ayers St, Corpus Christi, TX 784155318
Phone: 3613564006
NPI Identifier 1811905789
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Dr. John Caleb Grenn , MD

Internal Medicine

Active NPI Status Accepts Medicare Assignment
3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 784111820
Phone: 8778322652
NPI Identifier 1225569635
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Frequently Asked Questions about Internal Medicine in Corpus Christi

How do I check a Internal Medicine practitioner's license?

Each practitioner profile shows the NUCC taxonomy code and any state license number the practitioner reported to NPPES, plus a link to the Texas licensing board lookup. NPPES entries are self-reported; current license status is published only by the state board.

Why is a practitioner missing from this list?

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