MARIA M. CHOUDHARY M.D. – NPI #1619299781
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Ophthalmology

MARIA CHOUDHARY is an ophthalmologist located in HOUSTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1619299781 to MARIA CHOUDHARY on February 17, 2010. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Aug 02, 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 MARIA CHOUDHARY below.

NPI Profile for
MARIA M. CHOUDHARY

NPI Number
1619299781
Enumeration Date

(more than 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
MARIA M. CHOUDHARY
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
3100 WESLAYAN ST STE 400
HOUSTON, TX 77027-5752
Phone: (713) 526-1600 Fax: (713) 526-0679
2 Other location(s):
3085 Loma Vista Rd
Ventura, CA 93003-2916
Phone: (805) 648-3085
Fax: (805) 648-7027
9500 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44195-0001
Phone: (217) 779-5586
Mailing address
5151 EDLOE ST APT 3301
HOUSTON, TX 77005-1177
Phone: (217) 779-5586 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 02, 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
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology (Primary)		 OH 35.121316
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
3085 LOMA VISTA RD,
VENTURA, CA 77025-1669

Additional Information

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
Affiliations
MARIA CHOUDHARY is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL
      6565 FANNIN
      HOUSTON, TX 77030

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