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DR. ROBERT ANTHONY LAUNIKITIS MD
NPI 1629272299
Orthopaedic Surgery in The Woodlands, TX

Active since June 14, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
10847 KUYKENDAHL RD, SUITE 350, THE WOODLANDS, TX 77382(281) 653-6996(281) 826-1980 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 30, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Robert Anthony Launikitis Md NPPES

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

DR. ROBERT ANTHONY LAUNIKITIS MD (NPI 1629272299) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in The Woodlands, Texas, licensed in Texas (BP2-0019141) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Parkview Regional Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629272299
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ROBERT ANTHONY LAUNIKITISCredential: MD
Location Address10847 KUYKENDAHL RD, SUITE 350The Woodlands, TX 77382-2777
Mailing Address4022 Hidden Winds DrSpring, TX 77386-2056 · (281) 653-6996 · Fax (281) 826-1980
Phone(281) 653-6996
Fax(281) 826-1980
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateJune 14, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 30, 2012
✔ NPI 1629272299 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · BP2-0019141
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
10847 KUYKENDAHL RD, The Woodlands, TX 77382
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Other Identifiers 1

Other685204395Myutmb 685204395-commercial Number

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Robert Anthony Launikitis Md 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 ID9638222409
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090728000273
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

3

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

Crockett Medical Center, LLC
79 mi
Family Medicine
1050 E LOOP 304
Crockett, TX 75835
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Mid Coast Medical Center Crockett Inc
  • Also billed through NPI 1114435260 (Texas)
  • 7 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1487155990 (936) 546-3890
Fairfield Hospital District
93 mi
Rural Health
144 HUMPHREYS ST
Buffalo, TX 75831
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 24 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1831782614 (903) 389-2181
Texas Specialty Physicians
108 mi
Psychiatry
4000 S LOOP 256
Palestine, TX 75801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 78 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1861378168 (903) 731-5442

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 5

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
28 services28 patients
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610
This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.
27 services18 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
25 services15 patients
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg J1100
Dexamethasone sodium phosphate is a medication given via injection. It is a type of steroid that helps reduce inflammation and immune responses. It can be used to treat a variety of conditions, such as allergies, skin conditions, arthritis, and more.
16 services14 patients
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301
Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.
16 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Parkview Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Mexia, TX
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450400
Location600 South Bonham StreetMexia, TX 76667 · Limestone County
Emergency services

Freestone Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Fairfield, TX
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450658
Location125 Newman StFairfield, TX 75840 · Freestone County
Emergency services

Palestine Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Palestine, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450747
Location2900 S Loop 256Palestine, TX 75801 · Anderson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Limestone Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Groesbeck, TX
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number451303
Location701 Mcclintic DriveGroesbeck, TX 76642 · Limestone County
Emergency services

Crockett Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Crockett, TX
OwnershipPhysician
CMS Certification Number451393
Location1100 E Loop 304Crockett, TX 75835 · Houston County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77382 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
92%757 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
96%238 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
59%495 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 63% · 191 patients
59%191 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
42%495 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
1%495 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
17%495 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

GROGAN'S MILL SURGERY CENTER, LLC
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
10847 KUYKENDAHL RD, SUITE 150
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77382
Montgomery County (281) 292-5620
ALLERGY & ENT ASSOCIATES, PLLC
Allergy & Immunology
10847 KUYKENDAHL RD, SUITE 100
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77382
Montgomery County (281) 364-8001
ROCK SURGICAL GROUP PA
Orthopaedic Surgery
10847 KUYKENDAHL RD, STE 350
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77382
Montgomery County (281) 601-4263

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 Robert Launikitis's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Launikitis is 1629272299. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2007.

Where is Robert Launikitis located?

Robert Launikitis practices at 10847 Kuykendahl Rd Suite 350, The Woodlands, TX 77382. The listed phone number is (281) 653-6996.

What is Robert Launikitis's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Robert Launikitis enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Launikitis 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Robert Launikitis's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Robert Launikitis reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Crockett Medical Center, LLC (Crockett, TX), Fairfield Hospital District (Buffalo, TX) and Texas Specialty Physicians (Palestine, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Robert Launikitis's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Robert Launikitis accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Robert Launikitis 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 Robert Launikitis affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Robert Launikitis is affiliated with Parkview Regional Hospital, Freestone Medical Center, Palestine Regional Medical Center, Limestone Medical Center and Crockett Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Launikitis was last updated on July 30, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.