DR. DICK KUO
NPI 1619903531
Emergency Medicine in Houston, TX

Q: What is Dick Kuo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dick Kuo is 1619903531. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2006.

Q: What is Dick Kuo'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 Dick Kuo was last updated on October 29, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 months 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 23, 2006PECOS Enrolled

84.05/100

CMS Quality Rating

1504 TAUB LOOP, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 873-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 29, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Dr. Dick Kuo NPPES

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

DR. DICK KUO (NPI 1619903531) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (H9531) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619903531

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207P00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. DICK KUO

Location Address1504 TAUB LOOPHouston, TX 77030-1608

Mailing Address2 Greenway PlzHouston, TX 77046-0297 · (713) 798-1835

Phone(713) 873-2000

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJune 23, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 29, 2025

NPPES CertifiedOctober 29, 2025

✔ NPI 1619903531 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 · H9531✔ Licensed in MD · D0045857

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.

1504 TAUB LOOP, Houston, TX 77030

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 16720 Bertner AveHouston, TX 77030-2604 · Phone (832) 355-2666

Location 27200 Cambridge StHouston, TX 77030-4202 · Phone (713) 798-5700

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid129771600MD

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

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. Dick Kuo 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.

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

$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.

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.

84.05/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

84.49

Improvement Activities

Cost

54.39

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.

ZAVEN SARGSYAN MD

Internal Medicine

1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 873-8890

KAYE-ANN ANTONETTE CHRISTIE PA-C

Physician Assistant

1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 873-2000

EMILY MARIE WEBSTER PA-C

Physician Assistant

1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 873-8890

DR. MIGUEL A NIETO D.O.

Emergency Medicine

1504 TAUB LOOP, EMERGENCY CENTER
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 873-7045

DR. LOUIS BRUNO FORNAGE MD

Emergency Medicine

1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 873-3060

EMMA NAPOLI

Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)

1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 873-2309

DR. MICHELE TROUTMAN GIFFORD MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 798-1750

DR. KYLE SUEN M.D.

Emergency Medicine

1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 873-8890

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 Dick Kuo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dick Kuo is 1619903531. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2006.

Where is Dick Kuo located?

Dick Kuo practices at 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 873-2000.

What is Dick Kuo's specialty?

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

Is Dick Kuo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dick Kuo is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Dick Kuo accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice and Molina Healthcare list Dick Kuo 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 Dick Kuo was last updated on October 29, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 months 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.