HOUSTON DERMATOLOGY SPECIALISTS
NPI 1124776091
Dermatology in Houston, TX
About Houston Dermatology Specialists NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
HOUSTON DERMATOLOGY SPECIALISTS (NPI 1124776091) is a healthcare organization registered as a dermatology in Houston, Texas and active in the NPI registry since March 2022. The organization holds a CLIA Certificate of Compliance certificate valid through November 30, 2026 and lists Christopher Downing, Owner, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Names 1
Group Practice 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Houston Dermatology Specialists is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
4Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Houston Dermatology Specialists, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.
Clinicians, nearest first (4)
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
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 of Compliance 45D2260614
Houston Dermatology Specialists · Houston, TXFrequently 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 Christopher P Downing Dermatology MD's NPI number?
The NPI number for Christopher P Downing Dermatology MD is 1124776091. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 10, 2022. The provider is doing business as Houston Dermatology Specialists.
Where is Christopher P Downing Dermatology MD located?
Christopher P Downing Dermatology MD is located at 13114 Farm To Market 1960 Rd W Suite 119, Houston, TX 77065. The listed phone number is (713) 487-8233.
What is Christopher P Downing Dermatology MD's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.
Is Christopher P Downing Dermatology MD enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Christopher P Downing Dermatology MD is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
How many clinicians bill Medicare through Christopher P Downing Dermatology MD?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Christopher P Downing Dermatology MD. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Dermatology (3) and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS) (1). Of these, 1 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Does Christopher P Downing Dermatology MD hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?
Yes. A Certificate of Compliance (number 45D2260614) is associated with this NPI, valid through November 30, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.
What insurance does Christopher P Downing Dermatology MD accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 2 other insurers list Christopher P Downing Dermatology MD 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 Christopher P Downing Dermatology MD was last updated on March 17, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.
# Houston Dermatology Specialists · NPI 1124776091
Dermatology organization in Houston, Texas. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since March 10, 2022.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1124776091 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** March 10, 2022
- **Primary specialty:** Dermatology · taxonomy 207N00000X
- **Legal business name:** Christopher P Downing Dermatology Md
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Christopher Downing, OWNER
## Practice location
- **Address:** 13114 FARM TO MARKET 1960 RD W, SUITE 119, Houston, TX 77065
- **Phone:** (713) 487-8233 · **Fax:** (713) 583-9009
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 4 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Dermatology (3), Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS) (1); 1 practice at this address · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** March 17, 2022
- **CLIA laboratory certificates:** 1 on file
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1124776091) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.