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ALEXANDER GEORGE ANKAR MD
NPI 1679070650
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology in Houston, TX

Active since April 06, 2018PECOS Enrolled
1 BAYLOR PLZ # BCM320, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 798-4780 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 6, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 6, 2023, Jun 5, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Alexander George Ankar Md NPPES

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

ALEXANDER GEORGE ANKAR MD (NPI 1679070650) is an individual neurology with special qualifications in child neurology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (U2773) and active in the NPI registry since April 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679070650
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0402X
Provider Legal NameALEXANDER GEORGE ANKARCredential: MD
Location Address1 BAYLOR PLZ # BCM320Houston, TX 77030-3411
Mailing Address7009 Pauline CirChattanooga, TN 37421-5742 · (423) 899-0172
Phone(713) 798-4780
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 6, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 6, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 6, 2023
✔ NPI 1679070650 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0402X
License✔ Licensed in TX · U2773
Definition
A Child Neurologist specializes in neurology with special skills in diagnosis and treatment of neurologic disorders of the neonatal period, infancy, early childhood, and adolescence.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License U2773 (TX)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
1 BAYLOR PLZ # BCM320, Houston, TX 77030
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Moda Health Plan, Inc..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)

Alexander George Ankar Md 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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Alexander Ankar reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Texas Children's Physician Group
0.3 mi
Pediatrics
6621 FANNIN ST
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Texas Childrens Physician Group
  • 2,498 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1861675506 (832) 824-1000

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

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.

KHANH LINH NGUYEN MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 BAYLOR PLZ # BCM320
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 824-1170
SRAVYA REDDY GURIVIREDDYGARI MD, MPH
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 BAYLOR PLZ # BCM320
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 824-1170
COURTNEY THUY HANG HUYNH
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 BAYLOR PLZ # BCM320
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 824-1170
ASHWIN SRIVATSAV
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 BAYLOR PLZ # BCM320
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 824-1170
CHARLES BURKE
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 BAYLOR PLZ # BCM320
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 824-1170
LAWRENCE WILLIAM MORRIS HAMILTON
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 BAYLOR PLZ # BCM320
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 824-1170
DR. ALISHA SADHWANI MBBS, BSC
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 BAYLOR PLZ # BCM320
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 824-1170
ELLEN WITTE MUELLER MD
Pediatrics
1 BAYLOR PLZ # BCM320
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 Alexander Ankar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexander Ankar is 1679070650. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 6, 2018.

Where is Alexander Ankar located?

Alexander Ankar practices at 1 Baylor Plz # Bcm320, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 798-4780.

What is Alexander Ankar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0402X.

Is Alexander Ankar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alexander Ankar is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Alexander Ankar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alexander Ankar reassigns Medicare benefits to Texas Children's Physician Group (Houston, TX). The 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 Alexander Ankar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Alexander Ankar accept?

Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc. list Alexander Ankar 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 Alexander Ankar was last updated on July 6, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.