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DR. TIMOTHY FRANCES PLANTY OD
NPI 1174648141
Optometrist in Houston, TX

Active since March 20, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
13427 EAST FREEWAY, HOUSTON, TX 77015(713) 450-2020(713) 451-3937 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

About Dr. Timothy Frances Planty Od NPPES

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

DR. TIMOTHY FRANCES PLANTY OD (NPI 1174648141) is an individual optometrist in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (2630T) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Houston - College Of Optometry (1979).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174648141
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. TIMOTHY FRANCES PLANTYCredential: OD
Location Address13427 EAST FREEWAYHouston, TX 77015-5901
Mailing Address13427 East FreewayHouston, TX 77015-5901 · (713) 450-2020 · Fax (713) 451-3937
Phone(713) 450-2020
Fax(713) 451-3937
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Houston - College Of OptometryGraduated 1979
Enumeration DateMarch 20, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1174648141 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 · 2630T
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.
13427 EAST FREEWAY, Houston, TX 77015
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified827-16ETX
Medicare UPINW92846TX

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. Timothy Frances Planty 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 ID8628053220
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130318000193
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 77015 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.

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 Timothy Planty's NPI number?

The NPI number for Timothy Planty is 1174648141. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 20, 2007.

Where is Timothy Planty located?

Timothy Planty practices at 13427 East Freeway, Houston, TX 77015. The listed phone number is (713) 450-2020.

What is Timothy Planty's specialty?

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

Is Timothy Planty enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Timothy Planty 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.

What insurance does Timothy Planty 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 8 other insurers list Timothy Planty 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 Timothy Planty was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.