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Dr. D. Rudolph Black, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1508869215

Dr. D. Rudolph Black, OD is an Optometry in Houston, Texas. Graduated from University of Houston - College of Optometry in 1975, 51 years ago. Practices with University of Houston System, a 58-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Texas.

Years since qualifying
51
Trained at
University of Houston - College of Optometry
Licensed in
TX
In the registry since
2005
Specialties on file
3
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

4401 Martin Luther Kings Blvd
Houston, TX 77204-2020
Phone: (713) 743-2020
Fax: (713) 743-0963
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Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 2311 (TX)
Optometrist Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 2311T (TX)
Optometrist Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 2311TG (TX)

Record details

NPI number1508869215
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedMay 27, 2005
Last updated in NPPESMay 11, 2022
Certification dateMay 11, 2022

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON - COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1975 (51 years in practice)
Group practice University Of Houston System — 58 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations4 on file with Medicare

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