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JACOB T KURUVILA PA-C
NPI 1497083364
Physician Assistant in Houston, TX

Active since December 03, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 792-6161 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 17, 2018, Oct 26, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Jacob T Kuruvila Pa-c NPPES

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

JACOB T KURUVILA PA-C (NPI 1497083364) is an individual physician assistant in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (PA06597) and active in the NPI registry since December 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497083364
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameJACOB T KURUVILACredential: PA-C
Location Address1515 HOLCOMBE BLVDHouston, TX 77030-4009
Mailing AddressP O Box 4439Houston, TX 77210-4439 · (713) 792-2991
Phone(713) 792-6161
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateDecember 3, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1497083364 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · PA06597
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · MedicalTaxonomy 363AM0700X · License PA06597 (TX)
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · SurgicalTaxonomy 363AS0400X · License 013727-1 (NY), PA06597 (TX)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, Houston, TX 77030
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 16400 Fannin St, UT MEDICAL SCHOOL SUITE 2800Houston, TX 77030-1521 · Phone (713) 500-6134 · Fax (713) 500-0548
Location 21515 Holcombe BlveHouston, TX 77030-4009 · Phone (713) 792-6161

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid214721706TX

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

Jacob T Kuruvila Pa-c 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 ID6305039637
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101019001454
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

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.

Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 36556
This procedure involves placing a thin tube into a large vein, usually in the neck or chest, to administer medication or fluids. It's done under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. It's a standard, safe procedure for individuals aged 5 and above.
51 services48 patients
Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 49083
This procedure involves removing excess fluid from your abdominal cavity, which can relieve discomfort. A specialist uses imaging technology to guide a thin needle into the right spot. The fluid is then drained out safely.
50 services43 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.
49 services46 patients
Removal of central venous tube with port or pump 36590
The removal of a central venous tube with port or pump is a procedure that eliminates a device implanted under your skin. This device helped deliver medication or nutrients directly into a large vein near your heart. Its removal involves a minor surgical procedure performed under local anesthesia.
27 services27 patients
Removal of cerebrospinal fluid with lower back spinal tap for diagnostic test 62270
A lower back spinal tap involves inserting a needle into the lower back to collect cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid surrounds your brain and spinal cord. The test helps diagnose conditions like infections or diseases of the nervous system.
24 services24 patients
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 76705
A limited ultrasound scan of the abdomen is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses sound waves to produce images of the abdominal organs such as the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys. This helps to identify any abnormalities or issues.
19 services19 patients

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
$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.

81.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81.25
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost49.97

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.

DR. MERRY CHEN MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 792-6161
AMEENA BAGREE MALHOTRA M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, 77030-4009
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 792-6161
SOLANGE ERLYN COX MD
Surgery
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 792-2360
DR. BRYAN KEITH GUILLORY M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 792-6161
JANUARY Y TSAI MD
Anesthesiology
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 792-6161
DR. SUNYOUNG LEE MD
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 792-6161
MRS. RACHEL KRAMER FUTRELL PA-C
Physician Assistant
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 792-6161
MEGAN J TANNER NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 792-6161

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 Jacob Kuruvila's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jacob Kuruvila is 1497083364. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 3, 2009.

Where is Jacob Kuruvila located?

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

What is Jacob Kuruvila's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Jacob Kuruvila enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jacob Kuruvila 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jacob Kuruvila was last updated on March 17, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.