TIMMY A. KOVOOR MD – NPI #1679776512
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.

TIMMY KOVOOR is an ophthalmologist located in HOUSTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1679776512 to TIMMY KOVOOR on June 07, 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 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Mar 19, 2021. 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 TIMMY KOVOOR below.

NPI Profile for
TIMMY A. KOVOOR

NPI Number
1679776512
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
TIMMY A. KOVOOR
Credentials
MD
Primary location
9230 KATY FWY STE 550
HOUSTON, TX 77055
Phone: (713) 467-6600 Fax:
Mailing address
2855 GRAMERCY ST # 400
HOUSTON, TX 77025-1697
Phone: (713) 668-6828 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 19, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for TIMMY KOVOOR

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDTX282257902
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)
TX N3800
207WX0120X
- Ophthalmology / Cornea and External Diseases Specialist
TX N3800

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
DIRECT MESSAGE ADDRESS
Content Type
CSV
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
9230 KATY FWY STE 550,
HOUSTON, TX 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL SCHOOL AT DALLAS - Graduated 2005
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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