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RUBY NICHLAVOSE PATEL O.D
NPI 1134337900
Optometrist in Katy, TX

Active since May 17, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
23702 WESTHEIMER PKWY, KATY, TX 77494(281) 391-2020(281) 391-0786 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 13, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Ruby Nichlavose Patel O.d NPPES

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

RUBY NICHLAVOSE PATEL O.D (NPI 1134337900) is an individual optometrist in Katy, Texas, licensed in Texas (6854TG) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1134337900
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameRUBY NICHLAVOSE PATELCredential: O.D
Location Address23702 WESTHEIMER PKWYKaty, TX 77494-3622
Mailing Address1950 Old Gallows Rd Ste 520Vienna, VA 22182-3970 · (703) 847-8899 · Fax (571) 223-6780
Phone(281) 391-2020
Fax(281) 391-0786
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSIllinois College Of Optometry At ChicagoGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateMay 17, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMay 13, 2021
NPPES CertifiedMay 13, 2021
✔ NPI 1134337900 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 6854TG
Definition
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.
23702 WESTHEIMER PKWY, Katy, TX 77494
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ruby Nichlavose Patel O.d is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7911283734
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170411000117
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Ruby Patel reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Med Southwest, PLLC
Same address
Optometrist
23702 WESTHEIMER PKWY STE C
Katy, TX 77494
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 396 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1639753213 (281) 391-2020

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77494 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

KATY VISION ASSOCIATES, PA
Optometrist
23702 WESTHEIMER PKWY, SUITE C
KATY, TX 77494
Fort Bend County (281) 391-2020

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 Ruby Patel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruby Patel is 1134337900. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 17, 2007.

Where is Ruby Patel located?

Ruby Patel practices at 23702 Westheimer Pkwy, Katy, TX 77494. The listed phone number is (281) 391-2020.

What is Ruby Patel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Ruby Patel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ruby Patel is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Ruby Patel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ruby Patel reassigns Medicare benefits to Med Southwest, PLLC (Katy, TX). The 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 Ruby Patel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ruby Patel 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 17 other insurers list Ruby Patel 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 Ruby Patel was last updated on May 13, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.