AKIKO TANAKA M.D., PH.D. – NPI #1174917306
Surgery

A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

AKIKO TANAKA is a surgeon located in HOUSTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1174917306 to AKIKO TANAKA on March 25, 2015. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, 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 2086S0129X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery, specializing in Vascular Surgery

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Jul 20, 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 AKIKO TANAKA below.

NPI Profile for
AKIKO TANAKA

NPI Number
1174917306
Enumeration Date

(more than 11 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
AKIKO TANAKA
Credentials
M.D., PH.D.
Primary location
915 GESSNER RD STE 585
HOUSTON, TX 77024-2529
Phone: (713) 486-0800 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030-4000
Phone: (713) 792-6161
6400 Fannin St
Suite 2850
Houston, TX 77030-1521
Phone: (713) 486-5100
Fax: (713) 512-7200
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 20, 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
2086S0129X
- Surgery / Vascular Surgery (Primary)		 TX T8064
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

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
AKIKO TANAKA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MEMORIAL HERMANN - TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER
      6411 FANNIN
      HOUSTON, TX 77030
    • MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL SYSTEM
      1635 NORTH LOOP WEST
      HOUSTON, TX 77008
    • MEMORIAL HERMANN MEMORIAL CITY HOSPITAL
      921 GESSNER
      HOUSTON, TX 77024

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