DR. HELEN SHIRLEY KUO O.D.
NPI 1831199363
Optometrist in Houston, TX

Active since July 27, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
731 MEYERLAND PLAZA MALL, HOUSTON, TX 77096(713) 668-4580(713) 668-4581 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 25, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Helen Shirley Kuo O.d. NPPES

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

DR. HELEN SHIRLEY KUO O.D. (NPI 1831199363) is an individual optometrist in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (6083TG) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Houston - College Of Optometry (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831199363
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HELEN SHIRLEY KUOCredential: O.D.
Location Address731 MEYERLAND PLAZA MALLHouston, TX 77096-1618
Mailing Address19250 W Lake Houston Pkwy, Suite GHumble, TX 77346-2279 · (281) 540-3937 · Fax (281) 540-3938
Fax(713) 668-4581
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Houston - College Of OptometryGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateJuly 27, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 25, 2014
NPI 1831199363 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License Licensed in TX · 6083TG
Definition

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

731 MEYERLAND PLAZA MALL, Houston, TX 77096

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINU99723TX
Medicare PIN8B7516TX
Medicaid166880801TX

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

Dr. Helen Shirley Kuo O.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 ID7315922994
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040618001077
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
14 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77096 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 2

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

Optometrist
731 MEYERLAND PLAZA MALL
HOUSTON, TX 77096
Optometrist
731 MEYERLAND PLAZA MALL
HOUSTON, TX 77096

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 Helen Kuo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Helen Kuo is 1831199363. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 27, 2005.

Where is Helen Kuo located?

Helen Kuo practices at 731 Meyerland Plaza Mall, Houston, TX 77096. The listed phone number is (713) 668-4580.

What is Helen Kuo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Helen Kuo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Helen Kuo 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 Helen Kuo accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 2 other insurers list Helen Kuo 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 Helen Kuo was last updated on January 25, 2014. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.