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Active NPI 1023453875 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Ian Wesley Folkert , MD

Surgery • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ian Folkert, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 13 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2013, Dr. Folkert delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD.

Dr. Folkert is affiliated with University Of Penn - Medical Group and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1515 Holcombe Blvd

Houston, TX 770304000

Telephone 7137926161
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2013

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Houston, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
13 Yrs -7.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.3 Yrs
State Avg: 25.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
376 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (2342 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
12.5% 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. Folkert (13 Years) 13 Yrs
Houston Specialty Average (20.3 Years) 20.3 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-09-12
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX U1271

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Of Penn - Medical Group

3400 Civic Ctr Blvd 4th, Philadelphia, PA 191045127

Phone: 2156622626

University Of Penn - Medical Group

3400 Civic Ctr Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 191045137

Phone: 2153498200

University Of Penn - Medical Group

3400 Spruce Street 5 White Bldg, Philadelphia, PA 191044206

Phone: 2158296079

University Of Penn - Medical Group

3400 Civic Ctr Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 191045127

University Of Penn - Medical Group

3400 Civic Ctr Blvd 4th Floor S, Philadelphia, PA 191045127

Phone: 2156623580

University Of Penn - Medical Group

3400 Civic Ctr Blvd 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 191045127

Phone: 2156627300

University Of Penn - Medical Group

3400 Civic Ctr Blvd 1, Philadelphia, PA 191045127

Phone: 2158932600

University Of Penn - Medical Group

3400 Civic Ctr Blvd 4th Floor Per, Philadelphia, PA 191045127

Phone: 2156622626

University Of Penn - Medical Group

501 S 54th St, Philadelphia, PA 191431900

University Of Penn - Medical Group

3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 191044206

University Of Penn - Medical Group

3400 Civic Ctr Blvd 3rd Floor Sout, Philadelphia, PA 191045127

Phone: 2156622777

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Rachel Futrell , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003193350

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location September 12, 2023

Registered at 1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 770304000 (Tel: 7137926161)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 12, 2023

Registered at PO BOX 4439, HOUSTON, TX 772104439 (Tel: 7137922991)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 12, 2023

Surgery (License #U1271 in TX)

NPI Profile Active May 07, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 07, 2013

Registered at 3400 SPRUCE ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 191044206 (Tel: 2156626156)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 07, 2013

Registered at 3400 SPRUCE ST, PHILA, PA 191044206 (Tel: 2156626156)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 07, 2013

Recorded as IAN FOLKERT, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 07, 2013

Surgery (License #MT203551 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 07, 2013

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1023453875
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 07, 2013
Last Update: September 12, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 4439

Houston, TX 772104439

Phone: 7137922991

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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