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JOHN R. TEMPLE JR. M.D.
NPI 1891729315
Emergency Medicine in Kingwood, TX

Active since July 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
23330 EASTEX FWY, KINGWOOD, TX 77339(832) 777-6165 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 7, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About John R. Temple Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

JOHN R. TEMPLE JR. M.D. (NPI 1891729315) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Kingwood, Texas, licensed in Texas (H4743) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Elite Hospital Kingwood, and is a graduate of Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891729315
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameJOHN R. TEMPLE JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address23330 EASTEX FWYKingwood, TX 77339-4471
Mailing Address40517 Roundup RdMagnolia, TX 77354-4644 · (281) 468-8379
Phone(832) 777-6165
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTexas Tech University Health Science Center School Of MedicineGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateJuly 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 7, 2020
NPPES CertifiedJuly 7, 2020
✔ NPI 1891729315 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · H4743
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
23330 EASTEX FWY, Kingwood, TX 77339
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Other Identifiers 3

Other8F9290TX · Bcbstx
Medicaid131909714TX
Other1891729315TX · Tricare South

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

John R. Temple Jr. 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 ID8022038488
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051130000248
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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
37 services35 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
27 services23 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
22 services22 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
13 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Elite Hospital Kingwood

Acute Care Hospitals · Kingwood, TX
OwnershipPhysician
CMS Certification Number670285
Location23330 Highway 59 NKingwood, TX 77339 · Harris County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77339 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.

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 John Temple's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Temple is 1891729315. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2006.

Where is John Temple located?

John Temple practices at 23330 Eastex Fwy, Kingwood, TX 77339. The listed phone number is (832) 777-6165.

What is John Temple's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is John Temple enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Temple 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 John Temple accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list John Temple 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 John Temple affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Temple is affiliated with Elite Hospital Kingwood.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Temple was last updated on July 7, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.