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Active NPI 1154995959 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Nicole Alexandra Karson , OD

Optometrist • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Nicole Karson, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 5 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 2021, Dr. Karson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4401 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD.

Dr. Karson is affiliated with Texas Childrens Physician Group and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4401 Martin Luther King Blvd

Houston, TX 772042020

Telephone 7137432020
Fax 7137430963
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 University Of Houston System Facility NPI 1861493140

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Houston - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2021

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Houston, TX

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
5 Yrs -12.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 17.9 Yrs
State Avg: 19.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
791 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (5156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Karson (5 Years) 5 Yrs
Houston Specialty Average (17.9 Years) 17.9 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-05-12
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 10207

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
425970701 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Texas Childrens Physician Group

6651 Main St, Houston, TX 770302355

Phone: 7137971144

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

10 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location May 12, 2022

Registered at 4401 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 772042020 (Tel: 7137432020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 12, 2022

Registered at 4401 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 772042020 (Tel: 7137432020)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 12, 2022

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 14, 2021

Optometrist (License #10207 in TX)

NPI Profile Active May 17, 2021

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 17, 2021

Registered at 4901 CALHOUN RD, HOUSTON, TX 772042020 (Tel: 7137432020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 17, 2021

Registered at 13726 BALMORE CIR, HOUSTON, TX 770692706 (Tel: 3046689566)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 17, 2021

Recorded as NICOLE KARSON, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 17, 2021

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 17, 2021

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1154995959
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 17, 2021
Last Update: May 12, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

4401 Martin Luther King Blvd

Houston, TX 772042020

Phone: 7137432020

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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