KAREN ELIZABETH CRESS MD
NPI 1790031243
Pediatrics in Houston, TX

Q: What is Karen Cress's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Cress is 1790031243. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 1, 2012.

Q: What is Karen Cress's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Cress was last updated on November 21, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.

Active since August 01, 2012PECOS Enrolled

7600 FANNIN ST, HOUSTON, TX 77054(713) 363-5580 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 21, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 21, 2017, Dec 19, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Karen Elizabeth Cress Md NPPES

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

KAREN ELIZABETH CRESS MD (NPI 1790031243) is an individual pediatrics provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (P5167) and active in the NPI registry since August 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790031243

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208000000X

Provider Legal NameKAREN ELIZABETH CRESSCredential: MD

Location Address7600 FANNIN STHouston, TX 77054-1906

Mailing Address7600 Fannin St, 5th Floor - PediatricsHouston, TX 77054-1906 · (713) 363-5580

Phone(713) 363-5580

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateAugust 1, 2012

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 21, 20172 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1790031243 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208000000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · P5167

Definition

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

7600 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX 77054

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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, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Karen Elizabeth Cress 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77054 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.

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.

MRS. SHERILYN KELLY APRN

Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal, Critical Care)