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DR. ZEINEP O. ECHETEBU O.D., PH.D.
NPI 1477688752
Optometrist in Houston, TX

Active since February 23, 2007
6888 GULF FWY STE 614, HOUSTON, TX 77087(713) 641-5353(713) 645-1097 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Jul 10, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Zeinep O. Echetebu O.d., Ph.d. NPPES

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

DR. ZEINEP O. ECHETEBU O.D., PH.D. (NPI 1477688752) is an individual optometrist in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (5392TG) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477688752
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ZEINEP O. ECHETEBUCredential: O.D., PH.D.
Location Address6888 GULF FWY STE 614Houston, TX 77087-2550
Mailing Address6888 Gulf Fwy Ste 614Houston, TX 77087-2550 · (713) 641-5353 · Fax (713) 645-1097
Phone(713) 641-5353
Fax(713) 645-1097
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateFebruary 23, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1477688752 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · 5392TG✔ Licensed in PA · OE008115P
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.
6888 GULF FWY STE 614, Houston, TX 77087
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Other Identifiers 18

Other30214TX · Opticare
Other35616TX · Avesis
Other76-0644213TX · Tricare
Other76-0644213TX · Vision Care Plan
OtherTX5392TX · Eyemed
Other071379TX · Lens Express
Other16319TX · Coast-to -coast
Other76-0644213TX · Vsp
Other76-0644213TX · Inegrated Health Plan
Other76-0644213TX · Phcs
Other76-0644213TX · Superior Vision
Other918393TX · Block Vision
OtherEC000 984412TX · Clarity Vision
Other41318TX · Spectera
Medicaid1430233-01TX
Other83089ETX · Bcbs
Other5126TX · Davis Vision
Other14717TX · Nva

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 ›

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

GULFGATE VISION PC
Optometrist
6888 GULF FWY STE 614
HOUSTON, TX 77087
Harris County (713) 641-5353

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 Zeinep Echetebu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Zeinep Echetebu is 1477688752. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 23, 2007.

Where is Zeinep Echetebu located?

Zeinep Echetebu practices at 6888 Gulf Fwy Ste 614, Houston, TX 77087. The listed phone number is (713) 641-5353.

What is Zeinep Echetebu's specialty?

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

What insurance does Zeinep Echetebu 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 Zeinep Echetebu 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 Zeinep Echetebu was last updated on July 21, 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.