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Mr. Frank A. Pigula, MD

Q: What is the NPI number for Frank Pigula?

The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Frank Pigula is 1821103888, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Corpus Christi, TX · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1821103888

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Mr. Frank A. Pigula

Credential MD

Sex Male

Practice address 3533 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX, 78411

Phone (361) 694-5000

Enumeration date Aug 20, 2006

Last updated in NPPES Jan 16, 2026

Taxonomy & licenses

208G00000X Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 219307 (MA) Secondary

208G00000X Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License ME133085 (FL) Secondary

208G00000X Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License W1484 (TX) Primary

208G00000X Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License TP979 (KY) Secondary

MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
2023865	Medicaid	MA	-

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Frank Pigula?

The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Frank Pigula is 1821103888, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

Where does Frank Pigula practice?

The practice location on file with NPPES is in Corpus Christi, TX. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2026-01-16.