LINDA KOO CRNA
NPI 1477920874
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Houston, TX

Active since September 01, 2015Accepts Medicare Assignment
93.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 792-6161 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 14, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Linda Koo Crna NPPES

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

LINDA KOO CRNA (NPI 1477920874) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP138914) and active in the NPI registry since September 2015. She is affiliated with Houston Methodist West Hospital, maintains a secondary practice location in New York, and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477920874
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameLINDA KOOCredential: CRNA
Location Address1515 HOLCOMBE BLVDHouston, TX 77030-4009
Mailing AddressP O Box 4439Houston, TX 77210-4439 · (713) 792-2991
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateSeptember 1, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 14, 2019
NPI 1477920874 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
Licenses Licensed in TX · AP138914 Licensed in NY · 647423
Definition

(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, Houston, TX 77030

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1550 1st AveNew York, NY 10016-6402 · Phone (917) 923-6682

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid395807601TX
Other8KI762TX · Bcbs
Other395807602TX · Cshcn

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Linda Koo Crna 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 ID9335438126
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190211000390

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
49 services48 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
45 services44 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
26 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Houston Methodist West Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number670077
Location18500 Katy FreewayHouston, TX 77094 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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
$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.

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.

93.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality97.15
Improvement Activities40
Cost83.57

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 19

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

Ophthalmology
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Legal Medicine
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, UNIT 1414
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Clinical Neuropsychologist
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, MD ANDERSON DEPT OF NEURO-ONCOLOGY BOX 431
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, UNIT 426
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

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 Linda Koo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Linda Koo is 1477920874. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 1, 2015.

Where is Linda Koo located?

Linda Koo practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 792-6161.

What is Linda Koo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Linda Koo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Linda Koo 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 Linda Koo accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Molina Healthcare list Linda Koo 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 Linda Koo affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Linda Koo is affiliated with Houston Methodist West Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Linda Koo was last updated on August 14, 2019. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.