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ELIZABETH A KVALE MD
NPI 1245267616
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since June 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
84.05/100
CMS Quality Rating
1504 TAUB LOOP, HOUSTON, TX 77030(173) 873-8890 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 19, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 19, 2023, Mar 6, 2023, Jul 23, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Elizabeth A Kvale Md NPPES

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

ELIZABETH A KVALE MD (NPI 1245267616) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (R9090) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245267616
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207QH0002X
Provider Legal NameELIZABETH A KVALECredential: MD
Location Address1504 TAUB LOOPHouston, TX 77030-1608
Mailing Address6720 Bertner AveHouston, TX 77030-2604 · (823) 355-2666
Phone(173) 873-8890
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSSouthern Illinois University School Of MedicineGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateJune 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 19, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 19, 2023
✔ NPI 1245267616 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207QH0002X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · R9090✔ Licensed in TX · 46187
Definition
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License R9090 (TX)
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 24721 (AL)
1504 TAUB LOOP, Houston, TX 77030
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Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 1619 19th Street SouthBirmingham, AL 35233 · Phone (205) 934-6600
Location 21500 Red River StAustin, TX 78701-1918 · Phone (512) 324-8399
Location 31601 Trinity StAustin, TX 78712-1765 · Phone (833) 882-2737
Location 46720 Bertner AveHouston, TX 77030-2604 · Phone (823) 355-2666

Other Identifiers 8

Medicaid009901505AL
Medicaid009913605AL
Other051513539AL · Blue Cross
Other051523723AL · Blue Cross
Medicaid009931585AL
Other051510522AL · Blue Cross
Medicaid051510522AL
Other051511120AL · Blue Cross

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, Molina Healthcare 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

Elizabeth A Kvale Md 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 ID1052584455
PECOS Enrollment IDI20171213000195
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number450193
Location6720 Bertner Ave, Ste Mc1-266Houston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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
Quality84.49
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.39

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.

ZAVEN SARGSYAN MD
Internal Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-8890
KAYE-ANN ANTONETTE CHRISTIE PA-C
Physician Assistant
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-2000
EMILY MARIE WEBSTER PA-C
Physician Assistant
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-8890
DR. MIGUEL A NIETO D.O.
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP, EMERGENCY CENTER
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-7045
DR. LOUIS BRUNO FORNAGE MD
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-3060
EMMA NAPOLI
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-2309
DR. MICHELE TROUTMAN GIFFORD MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-1750
DR. KYLE SUEN M.D.
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-8890

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 Elizabeth Kvale's NPI number?

The NPI number for Elizabeth Kvale is 1245267616. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 28, 2006.

Where is Elizabeth Kvale located?

Elizabeth Kvale practices at 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (173) 873-8890.

What is Elizabeth Kvale's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.

Is Elizabeth Kvale enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Elizabeth Kvale 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 Elizabeth Kvale accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Molina Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare and WellPoint list Elizabeth Kvale 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.

Is Elizabeth Kvale affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Elizabeth Kvale is affiliated with Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Elizabeth Kvale was last updated on July 19, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.