KARL K COVINGTON MD PA – NPI #1659595916
Family Medicine
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
KARL K COVINGTON MD PA is a provider located in HOUSTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1659595916 to KARL K COVINGTON MD PA on April 11, 2007. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 14 years ago on Oct 04, 2012. 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 KARL K COVINGTON MD PA below.
NPI Profile for
KARL K COVINGTON MD PA
(more than 19 years ago)
HOUSTON, TX 77091-3202 Phone: (713) 695-8686 Fax: (713) 695-6661
HOUSTON, TX 77238-8759 Phone: (713) 695-8686 Fax: (713) 695-6661
PHYSICIAN
Phone: (713) 695-8686
Identifiers for KARL K COVINGTON MD PA
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD | TX | 006408 |
| MEDICAID | TX | 080336301 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207Q00000X - Family Medicine (Primary) |
TX | G9083 |
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