KARIN N. KUUSISTO D.O. – NPI #1992333140
Pediatrics

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

KARIN KUUSISTO is a physician located in THE WOODLANDS, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1992333140 to KARIN KUUSISTO on March 31, 2020. 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 208000000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pediatrics.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Jul 21, 2023. 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 KARIN KUUSISTO below.

NPI Profile for
KARIN N. KUUSISTO

NPI Number
1992333140
Enumeration Date

(more than 6 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
KARIN N. KUUSISTO
Credentials
D.O.
Primary location
TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL THE WOODLANDS
17580 I-45 S
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77384
Phone: (936) 267-5000 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
11234 Anderson St
Loma Linda, CA 92354-2804
Phone: (909) 558-4174 Ext: 90955
Mailing address
1102 BATES AVENUE
SUITE FC 1860
HOUSTON, TX 77030-2698
Phone: (832) 824-3719 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 21, 2023

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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
208000000X
- Pediatrics (Primary)
CA 20A20897
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.

Additional Information

Education
EDWARD VIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE - CAROLINAS CAMPUS - Graduated 2020
Accepts Medicare
This provider may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
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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