WEST TEXAS DERMATOLOGY CENTER
NPI 1053505701
Dermatology - Procedural Dermatology in Odessa, TX

Active since September 05, 2007CLIA 45D0682040 · Microscopy
8141 DORADO DR, ODESSA, TX 79765(432) 563-3113(432) 563-4206 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 18, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About West Texas Dermatology Center NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

WEST TEXAS DERMATOLOGY CENTER (NPI 1053505701) is a healthcare organization registered as a procedural dermatology in Odessa, Texas and active in the NPI registry since September 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Microscopy certificate valid through February 11, 2028 and lists Kris Lynn Howard, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053505701
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207NS0135X
Legal Business NameKRIS L HOWARD MD PA
Location Address8141 DORADO DROdessa, TX 79765-8533
Mailing Address8141 Dorado DrOdessa, TX 79765-8533 · (432) 563-3113 · Fax (432) 563-4206
Fax(432) 563-4206
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKris Lynn HowardPresident · (432) 563-3113
Enumeration DateSeptember 5, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 18, 2008
NPI 1053505701 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyDermatology · Procedural DermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207NS0135X
License Licensed in TX · H0466
Definition

Procedural Dermatology, a subspecialty of Dermatology, encompassing a wide variety of surgical procedures and methods to remove or modify skin tissue for health or cosmetic benefit. These methods include scalpel surgery, laser surgery, chemical surgery, cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen), electrosurgery, aspiration surgery, liposuction, injection of filler substances, and Mohs micrographic controlled surgery (a special technique for the removal of growths, especially skin cancers).

8141 DORADO DR, Odessa, TX 79765

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsWest Texas Dermatology Center

Other Identifiers 2

Other0004QPTX · Bcbs
Medicare PIN00Z747TX

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 45D0682040

Kris L Howard MD · Odessa, TX
Active · expires Feb 11, 2028
CLIA Number45D0682040
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateFebruary 12, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateFebruary 11, 2028
Laboratory DirectorKris L. Howard MD
Laboratory Phone(432) 563-3113
Laboratory LocationKris L Howard MD8141 Dorado Drive, Odessa, TX 79765
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform waived tests.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Physician Assistant
8141 DORADO DR
ODESSA, TX 79765
Physician Assistant
8141 DORADO DR
ODESSA, TX 79765

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Kris L Howard MD PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kris L Howard MD PA is 1053505701. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 5, 2007. The provider is doing business as West Texas Dermatology Center.

Where is Kris L Howard MD PA located?

Kris L Howard MD PA is located at 8141 Dorado Dr, Odessa, TX 79765. The listed phone number is (432) 563-3113.

What is Kris L Howard MD PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology, specializing in Procedural Dermatology, with taxonomy code 207NS0135X.

Does Kris L Howard MD PA hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) (number 45D0682040) is associated with this NPI, valid through February 11, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kris L Howard MD PA was last updated on November 18, 2008. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.