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DR. VANESSA KU MD
NPI 1598450231
Internal Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since April 10, 2023PECOS Enrolled
1 BAYLOR PLZ, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 791-1414 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Vanessa Ku Md NPPES

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

DR. VANESSA KU MD (NPI 1598450231) is an individual internal medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (V5095) and active in the NPI registry since April 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598450231
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VANESSA KUCredential: MD
Location Address1 BAYLOR PLZHouston, TX 77030-3411
Mailing Address1 Baylor PlzHouston, TX 77030-3411
Phone(713) 791-1414
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTexas Tech University Health Science Center School Of MedicineGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateApril 10, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateJune 23, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJune 23, 2026
✔ NPI 1598450231 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · V5095
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License V5095 (TX)
1 BAYLOR PLZ, Houston, TX 77030
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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 (PECOS)

Dr. Vanessa Ku Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID6507330917
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260707001022
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.

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
$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.

BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
General Acute Care Hospital
1 BAYLOR PLZ, SUITE 022D
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-4620
MATTHEW CARROLL
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1 BAYLOR PLZ, BCM610
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 826-7372
DR. HOLLAND MANON KAPLAN MD
Hospitalist
1 BAYLOR PLZ
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (940) 231-1879
SIDRAH SHAH MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 BAYLOR PLZ
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-5928
MICHAEL AZAR MD (PLANNED 5/27/22)
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 BAYLOR PLZ
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-6376
MICHELE ALEXIS CABEZA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 BAYLOR PLZ
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 824-0200
NATHANIEL GREY LOYD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 BAYLOR PLZ
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (405) 834-5432
ANDREA ELIZABETH GULOY
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 BAYLOR PLZ
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 824-1170

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 Vanessa Ku's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vanessa Ku is 1598450231. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 10, 2023.

Where is Vanessa Ku located?

Vanessa Ku practices at 1 Baylor Plz, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 791-1414.

What is Vanessa Ku's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Vanessa Ku enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vanessa Ku is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vanessa Ku was last updated on June 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 58 days 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.