KAREN NKEIRU OPARA MD
NPI 1639759533
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Houston, TX

Active since April 13, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
18220 TX-249, SUITE 210, HOUSTON, TX 77070(281) 737-2250 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 10, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 10, 2025, Apr 13, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Karen Nkeiru Opara Md NPPES

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

KAREN NKEIRU OPARA MD (NPI 1639759533) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (V7271) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639759533
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameKAREN NKEIRU OPARACredential: MD
Location Address18220 TX-249, SUITE 210Houston, TX 77070
Mailing Address18220 Texas 249, Suite 210Houston, TX 77070 · (281) 737-2250
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateApril 13, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 10, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 10, 2025
NPI 1639759533 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License Licensed in TX · V7271
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
18220 TX-249, Houston, TX 77070

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Karen Nkeiru Opara 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 ID4082103338
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251028002762
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 77070 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
$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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 15

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

Pharmacist
18220 TX-249
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Pharmacist
18220 TX-249
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Internal Medicine
18220 TX-249
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Pharmacist (Oncology)
18220 TX-249, PHARMACY DEPARTMENT
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
18220 TX-249, SUITE 475
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Pharmacist (Infectious Diseases)
18220 TX-249
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Registered Nurse (Emergency)
18220 TX-249
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
18220 TX-249
HOUSTON, TX 77070

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 Karen Opara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Opara is 1639759533. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 13, 2021.

Where is Karen Opara located?

Karen Opara practices at 18220 Tx-249 Suite 210, Houston, TX 77070. The listed phone number is (281) 737-2250.

What is Karen Opara's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Karen Opara enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Opara 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.

What insurance does Karen Opara accept?

Health plans from Molina Healthcare list Karen Opara 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 Karen Opara was last updated on September 10, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.