Rukma R Govindu, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Houston, TX

Rukma R Govindu, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Houston, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Ut Physicians and his current practice location is 5656 Kelley Street, Houston, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (713) 566-4550.

Rukma R Govindu is licensed to practice in Texas (license number N5693) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1124238191.

Contact Information

Rukma R Govindu, MD
5656 Kelley Street,
Houston, TX 77026
(713) 566-4550
(713) 566-5025



Physician's Profile

Full NameRukma R Govindu
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience23 Years
Location5656 Kelley Street, Houston, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Rukma R Govindu graduated from medical school in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1124238191
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/22/2007
  • Last Update Date: 06/27/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8628108586
  • Enrollment ID: I20100621000059

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Rukma R Govindu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1124238191NPI-NPPES
8CH473OtherTXBCBS OF TEXAS
TXB101633OtherTXTX MEDICARE PTAN TXB101633

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine L2762 (Alabama)Secondary
207R00000XInternal Medicine WI 52231-20 (Wisconsin)Secondary
207R00000XInternal Medicine N5693 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Harris Health SystemHouston, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ut Physicians84269603601400

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Entity NameUt Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1033157821
PECOS PAC ID: 8426960360
Enrollment ID: O20031107000268

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Rukma R Govindu, MD
6431 Fannin Street, Msb 1.150,
Houston, TX 77030

Ph: (713) 500-6714
Rukma R Govindu, MD
5656 Kelley Street,
Houston, TX 77026

Ph: (713) 566-4550

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