WINFRED S. TOVAR M.D. – NPI #1427230580
Anesthesiology

An anesthesiologist, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

WINFRED TOVAR is an anesthesiologist located in HOUSTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1427230580 to WINFRED TOVAR on November 30, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207LC0200X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Anesthesiology, specializing in Critical Care Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Jul 13, 2022. 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 WINFRED TOVAR below.

NPI Profile for
WINFRED S. TOVAR

NPI Number
1427230580
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
WINFRED S. TOVAR
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
6651 MAIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030-2351
Phone: (832) 826-6264 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
1 Baylor Plz
Houston, TX 77030-3411
Phone: (832) 355-2666
Mailing address
1 BAYLOR PLZ
HOUSTON, TX 77030-3411
Phone: (832) 355-2666 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 13, 2022

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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
207LC0200X
- Anesthesiology / Critical Care Medicine (Primary)
TX T5682
207VC0200X
- Obstetrics & Gynecology / Critical Care Medicine
TX T5682
207V00000X
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
NY 241588

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

Education
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2002
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
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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