DR. EDWARD LEE POYTHRESS M.D.
NPI 1700956505
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Houston, TX

Q: What is Edward Poythress's NPI number?

The NPI number for Edward Poythress is 1700956505. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 9, 2006.

Q: What is Edward Poythress's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RG0300X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Edward Poythress was last updated on September 9, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 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 November 09, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

84.05/100

CMS Quality Rating

1504 TAUB LOOP, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 873-3423 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 9, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Edward Lee Poythress M.d. NPPES

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

DR. EDWARD LEE POYTHRESS M.D. (NPI 1700956505) is an individual geriatric medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (J9540) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Harris Health System, and is a graduate of University Of Virginia School Of Medicine (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700956505

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RG0300X

Provider Legal NameDR. EDWARD LEE POYTHRESSCredential: M.D.

Location Address1504 TAUB LOOPHouston, TX 77030-1608

Mailing Address1504 Taub LoopHouston, TX 77030-1608 · (713) 873-3423

Phone(713) 873-3423

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Virginia School Of MedicineGraduated 1993

Enumeration DateNovember 9, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 9, 2024

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 9, 2024

✔ NPI 1700956505 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Geriatric MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RG0300X

License✔ Licensed in TX · J9540

Definition

An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License J9540 (TX)

1504 TAUB LOOP, Houston, TX 77030

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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

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Edward Lee Poythress M.d. 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 ID42409286

PECOS Enrollment IDI20110104000942

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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Harris Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number450289

Location2525 Holly HallHouston, TX 77054 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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

$176.98 typical visit price

range $58.24 – $176.98

Typical copayment $44.24 (range $14.56 – $44.24)

Most-billed visit code 99205

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 Edward Poythress's NPI number?

The NPI number for Edward Poythress is 1700956505. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 9, 2006.

Where is Edward Poythress located?

Edward Poythress practices at 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 873-3423.

What is Edward Poythress's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RG0300X.

Is Edward Poythress enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Edward Poythress 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 Edward Poythress accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice and Molina Healthcare list Edward Poythress 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 Edward Poythress affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Edward Poythress is affiliated with Harris Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Edward Poythress was last updated on September 9, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 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.