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Dr. Ralph Herring, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1417950841

Dr. Ralph Herring, OD is an Optometry in Houston, Texas. Graduated from University of Houston - College of Optometry in 1982, 44 years ago. Practices with University of Houston System, a 58-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Texas.

Years since qualifying
44
Trained at
University of Houston - College of Optometry
Licensed in
TX
In the registry since
2005
Specialties on file
2
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 King Blvd
Houston, TX 77204-2020
Phone: (713) 743-2020
Fax: (713) 743-0963
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Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 3047 (TX)
Optometrist Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 3047T (TX)

Record details

NPI number1417950841
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedMay 31, 2005
Last updated in NPPESMay 12, 2022
Certification dateMay 12, 2022
Mailing address4401 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houston, TX 77204-2020

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON - COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1982 (44 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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