ALAN E. HANANEL MD – NPI #1861460040
Urology

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Urology

ALAN HANANEL is an urologist located in HOUSTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1861460040 to ALAN HANANEL on March 14, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208800000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Urology.

The NPI profile was last updated on Apr 27, 2026. 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 ALAN HANANEL below.

NPI Profile for
ALAN E. HANANEL

NPI Number
1861460040
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ALAN E. HANANEL
Credentials
MD
Primary location
7777 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY
#1032
HOUSTON, TX 77074-1802
Phone: (713) 351-0644 Fax: (713) 351-0633
Mailing address
12121 RICHMOND AVE STE 100
HOUSTON, TX 77082-2420
Phone: (713) 351-0644 Fax: (713) 351-0634
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 27, 2026

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Identifiers

Identifiers for ALAN HANANEL

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidTX044712001
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
208800000X
- Urology (Primary)		 TX L0244

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
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL SCHOOL AT SAN ANTONIO - Graduated 1994
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
ALAN HANANEL is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE WEST
      12141 RICHMOND AVE
      HOUSTON, TX 77082
    • HOUSTON METHODIST SUGARLAND HOSPITAL
      16655 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY
      SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
    • MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL SYSTEM
      1635 NORTH LOOP WEST
      HOUSTON, TX 77008

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