DR. NICOLE ALEXANDRA KARSON OD
NPI 1154995959
Optometrist in Houston, TX

Q: What is Nicole Karson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicole Karson is 1154995959. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 17, 2021. The provider is also known as Nicole Alexandra Hedrick.

Q: What is Nicole Karson's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicole Karson was last updated on May 12, 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.

Active since May 17, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

4401 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77204(713) 743-2020(713) 743-0963 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 12, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: May 12, 2022, Jul 14, 2021, May 17, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Dr. Nicole Alexandra Karson Od NPPES

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

DR. NICOLE ALEXANDRA KARSON OD (NPI 1154995959) is an individual optometrist in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (10207) and active in the NPI registry since May 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Houston - College Of Optometry (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154995959

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. NICOLE ALEXANDRA KARSONCredential: OD

Location Address4401 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVDHouston, TX 77204-2020

Mailing Address4401 Martin Luther King BlvdHouston, TX 77204-2020 · (713) 743-2020 · Fax (713) 743-0963

Phone(713) 743-2020

Fax(713) 743-0963

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Houston - College Of OptometryGraduated 2021

Enumeration DateMay 17, 2021

Last NPPES UpdateMay 12, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 12, 2022

✔ NPI 1154995959 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · 10207

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.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

4401 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD, Houston, TX 77204

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Nicole Alexandra Hedrick

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid425970701TX

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, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Nicole Alexandra Karson Od 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 ID2163825464

PECOS Enrollment IDI20210723002616

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77204 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

$134.06 typical visit price

range $58.24 – $176.98

Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)

Most-billed visit code 99204

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.

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.

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