KAREN THURSDAY S. TUANO M.D. – NPI #1245585397
Allergy & Immunology

An allergist-immunologist is trained in evaluation, physical and laboratory diagnosis, and management of disorders involving the immune system. Selected examples of such conditions include asthma, anaphylaxis, rhinitis, eczema, and adverse reactions to drugs, foods, and insect stings as well as immune deficiency diseases (both acquired and congenital), defects in host defense, and problems related to autoimmune disease, organ transplantation, or malignancies of the immune system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Allergy & Immunology

KAREN THURSDAY TUANO is an allergy & immunologist located in THE WOODLANDS, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1245585397 to KAREN THURSDAY TUANO on July 16, 2012. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207K00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Allergy & Immunology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Feb 20, 2019. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for KAREN THURSDAY TUANO below.

NPI Profile for
KAREN THURSDAY S. TUANO

NPI Number
1245585397
Enumeration Date

(about 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
KAREN THURSDAY S. TUANO
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
17580 INTERSTATE 45 S
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77384
Phone: (936) 267-7577 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
3533 S Alameda St
Corpus Christi, TX 78411-1721
Phone: (361) 694-4465
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207K00000X
- Allergy & Immunology (Primary)		 TX P5747

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
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Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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