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DR. KARINA TOA CANADAS M.D.
NPI 1356526404
Otolaryngology in Houston, TX

Active since January 08, 2008PECOS Enrolled
2123 JUDIWAY ST, HOUSTON, TX 77018(832) 477-2234(619) 326-3901 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 19, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: May 19, 2026, May 27, 2025, Jul 11, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Karina Toa Canadas M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KARINA TOA CANADAS M.D. (NPI 1356526404) is an individual otolaryngology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (P7747) and active in the NPI registry since January 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356526404
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KARINA TOA CANADASCredential: M.D.
Location Address2123 JUDIWAY STHouston, TX 77018-5834
Mailing Address2123 Judiway StHouston, TX 77018-5834 · (832) 477-2234 · Fax (619) 326-3901
Phone(832) 477-2234
Fax(619) 326-3901
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJanuary 8, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMay 19, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 19, 2026
✔ NPI 1356526404 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Y00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · P7747
Definition
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
Also ListedOtolaryngology · Pediatric OtolaryngologyTaxonomy 207YP0228X · License P7747 (TX)
Also ListedOtolaryngology · Otolaryngic AllergyTaxonomy 207YX0602X · License P7747 (TX)
2123 JUDIWAY ST, Houston, TX 77018
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 116723 Huebner RdSan Antonio, TX 78248-2351 · Phone (210) 644-3600 · Fax (210) 702-6963
Location 26701 Fannin St, Suite 540Houston, TX 77030-2608 · Phone (832) 822-3250 · Fax (832) 825-9070

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) 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 (PECOS)

Dr. Karina Toa Canadas M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignments

6

Medicare enrollment records show Karina Canadas reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Texas Children's Physician Group
8.1 mi
Pediatrics
6621 FANNIN ST
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Texas Childrens Physician Group
  • 2,498 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1861675506 (832) 824-1000
Ortho Houston
18 mi
Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
15200 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 350
Sugar Land, TX 77478
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1609423409 (713) 714-1256
Magella Medical Associates Billing, Inc.
144 mi
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
2400 ROUND ROCK AVE
Round Rock, TX 78681
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 432 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083631071 (512) 341-1000
Community Medicine Associates
186 mi
Family Medicine
903 W MARTIN ST # MS 49-2
San Antonio, TX 78207
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,129 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245313329 (210) 358-3401
Ssm Health Care Group
676 mi
Internal Medicine
1225 SOUTH GRAND BLVD, 2L - DOOR 3,4
Saint Louis, MO 63104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 1,294 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1306589544 (314) 977-6100
The Nemours Foundation
826 mi
Multi-Specialty
807 CHILDRENS WAY
Jacksonville, FL 32207
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 703 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265585806 (904) 697-3600

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 77018 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

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

MD ON DELIVERY, PLLC
Otolaryngology
2123 JUDIWAY ST
HOUSTON, TX 77018
Harris County (832) 477-2234

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 Karina Canadas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karina Canadas is 1356526404. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 8, 2008.

Where is Karina Canadas located?

Karina Canadas practices at 2123 Judiway St, Houston, TX 77018. The listed phone number is (832) 477-2234.

What is Karina Canadas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Is Karina Canadas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karina Canadas is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Karina Canadas's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karina Canadas reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Texas Children's Physician Group (Houston, TX), Ortho Houston (Sugar Land, TX), Magella Medical Associates Billing, Inc. (Round Rock, TX), Community Medicine Associates (San Antonio, TX), Ssm Health Care Group (Saint Louis, MO) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Karina Canadas's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Karina Canadas accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and WellPoint list Karina Canadas 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 Karina Canadas was last updated on May 19, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months 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.