DR. RICHARD STRAX M.D.
NPI 1073575593
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Houston, TX

Q: What is Richard Strax's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Strax is 1073575593. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 3, 2006.

Q: What is Richard Strax's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Strax was last updated on October 22, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since April 03, 2006PECOS Enrolled

84.05/100

CMS Quality Rating

3120 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 530, HOUSTON, TX 77098(713) 627-9729 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 22, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Richard Strax M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD STRAX M.D. (NPI 1073575593) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (F2466) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073575593

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X

Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD STRAXCredential: M.D.

Location Address3120 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 530Houston, TX 77098-4509

Mailing Address3120 Southwest Fwy, Suite 530Houston, TX 77098-4509 · (713) 627-9729

Phone(713) 627-9729

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateApril 3, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 22, 2007

✔ NPI 1073575593 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2085R0202X

License✔ Licensed in TX · F2466

Definition

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

3120 SOUTHWEST FWY, Houston, TX 77098

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINC22353TX

Medicare PIN81R996TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Richard Strax M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer– Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment– Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

X-ray of chest, 2 views 71046

A chest X-ray, 2 views, is a quick, painless test that creates pictures of the structures inside your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Two different angles are used to get a comprehensive view. This helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer.

16 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77098 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$90.40 typical visit price

range $58.24 – $176.98

Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$72.62 typical visit price

range $18.60 – $143.93

Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

84.05/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

84.49

Improvement Activities

Cost

54.39

Reported Quality Measures

Radiation Consideration for Adult CT: Utilization of Dose Lowering Techniques

Percentage of final reports for patients aged 18 years and older undergoing CT with documentation that one or more of the following dose reduction techniques were used: - Automated exposure control - Adjustment of the mA and/or kV according to patient size -…

96%45 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

DR. BENJAMIN CONNER M.D.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

3120 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 530
HOUSTON, TX 77098

Harris County (713) 627-9729

DR. ANDREW GORDON TENN M.D.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

3120 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 530
HOUSTON, TX 77098

Harris County (713) 627-9729

TRAVEL N GRACE TRANSPORTATION LLC

Transportation Network Company

3120 SOUTHWEST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77098

Harris County (315) 439-0286

DR. JORGE ALBIN M.D.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

3120 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 530
HOUSTON, TX 77098

Harris County (713) 627-9729

GREATER HOUSTON RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES, P.A.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

3120 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 530
HOUSTON, TX 77098

Harris County (713) 627-9729

GARRETT STERLING M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

3120 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 612
HOUSTON, TX 77098

Harris County (713) 979-3800

DR. STEPHEN G PARVEN M.D.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

3120 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 530
HOUSTON, TX 77098

Harris County (713) 627-9729

ADAM FLORES LOTA

Occupational Therapy Assistant

3120 SOUTHWEST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77098

Harris County (713) 979-3800

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 Richard Strax's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Strax is 1073575593. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 3, 2006.

Where is Richard Strax located?

Richard Strax practices at 3120 Southwest Fwy Suite 530, Houston, TX 77098. The listed phone number is (713) 627-9729.

What is Richard Strax's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Richard Strax enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Strax is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Richard Strax accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice and Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit list Richard Strax as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Strax was last updated on October 22, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.