Quick answers
- Does Brent L. Pennington accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brent L. Pennington accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Brent L. Pennington see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 501 Original Medicare patients and 3,411 services for Brent L. Pennington. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Brent L. Pennington's NPI number?
- 1205098753. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Brent L. Pennington, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 501 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,411 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)1,741 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)820 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)299 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)170 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)148 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Diabetes55%
- Arthritis55%
- Depression53%
- Anxiety50%
Hospitals where Brent L. Pennington works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brent L. Pennington at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450046
- The Corpus Christi Medical CenterCorpus Christi, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450788
Practice locations
Addresses where Brent L. Pennington is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4444 Corona Dr, Suite 137Corpus Christi, TX 78411 (361) 985‑1221
- 5950 Saratoga BlvdCorpus Christi, TX 78414 (361) 985‑5000
- 600 Elizabeth St, Building B 4th FloorCorpus Christi, TX 78404 (361) 215‑9278
- 600 Elizabeth St, CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital ShorelineCorpus Christi, TX 78404 (361) 881‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Brent L. Pennington as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Gulf Coast Physician Services, PLLC110 clinicians in the group
- Coastal Bend Family Practice, PA4 clinicians in the group
- Island Physicians LLC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
- Hospitalistalso
Other family doctors in Corpus Christi
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Corpus Christi, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Gulf Coast Physician Services, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1205098753 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians