KENT HARKEY M.D.
NPI 1568756765
Emergency Medicine in Houston, TX

Q: What is Kent Harkey's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kent Harkey is 1568756765. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 6, 2011.

Q: What is Kent Harkey's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kent Harkey was last updated on September 16, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.

Active since June 06, 2011PECOS Enrolled

11800 ASTORIA BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77089(713) 338-6565 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 16, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Kent Harkey M.d. NPPES

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

KENT HARKEY M.D. (NPI 1568756765) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q3522) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568756765

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207P00000X

Provider Legal NameKENT HARKEYCredential: M.D.

Location Address11800 ASTORIA BLVDHouston, TX 77089-6041

Mailing Address11800 Astoria BlvdHouston, TX 77089-6041 · (713) 338-6565

Phone(713) 338-6565

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJune 6, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 16, 2024

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 16, 2024

✔ NPI 1568756765 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207P00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · Q3522✔ Licensed in PA · MD453173

Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

11800 ASTORIA BLVD, Houston, TX 77089

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company.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)

Kent Harkey 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

Medicare enrollment records show Kent Harkey reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Texan Star Emergency Physicians PLLC

30 mi

Emergency Medicine

132 E HOSPITAL DR
Angleton, TX 77515

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
59 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1972606168 (954) 939-5000

Barrier Reef Emergency Physicians PLLC

32 mi

Emergency Medicine

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
Galveston, TX 77555

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
67 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1275761512 (954) 939-5000

Emergency Medicine Services Of Tx, PLLC

203 mi

Emergency Medicine

7700 FLOYD CURL DR
San Antonio, TX 78229

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
1,452 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1245938729 (210) 575-4000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

247 services241 patients

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

224 services218 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

38 services38 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010

A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.

14 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77089 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.

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.

MRS. SHANNON THIBODEAUX SCHREIBER CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered