Touka Banaee, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Galveston, TX

Touka Banaee, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Galveston, Texas. She graduated from medical school in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. She is a member of the group practice University Of Texas Medical Branch Faculty Group Practice and her current practice location is Eye Center 700 University Blvd, Galveston, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (409) 747-5800.

Touka Banaee is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 47837) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1275037012.

Contact Information

Touka Banaee, MD
Eye Center 700 University Blvd,
Galveston, TX 77555-0001
(409) 747-5800
(409) 747-5825



Physician's Profile

Full NameTouka Banaee
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience31 Years
LocationEye Center 700 University Blvd, Galveston, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Touka Banaee graduated from medical school in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1275037012
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/19/2018
  • Last Update Date: 06/28/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9931519592
  • Enrollment ID: I20201110001943

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Touka Banaee such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1275037012NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 47526 (Texas)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 47837 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Texas Medical Branch GalvestonGalveston, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Texas Medical Branch Faculty Group Practice3375456734875

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameUtmb Faculty Group Practice
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942241146
PECOS PAC ID: 3375456734
Enrollment ID: O20031112000438

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Touka Banaee, MD
301 University Blvd,
Galveston, TX 77555-1106

Ph: (409) 747-5800
Touka Banaee, MD
Eye Center 700 University Blvd,
Galveston, TX 77555-0001

Ph: (409) 747-5800

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Galveston, TX

Kevin H Merkley, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 700 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555
Phone: 409-747-5400    Fax: 409-747-5402
Dr. Susan Elizabeth Azar, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 700 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550
Phone: 409-772-5800    Fax: 409-772-5825
Dr. Gerardo David Camoriano Nolasco, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: University Of Texas Medical Branch-ophthalmology, 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555
Phone: 409-747-5801    
Janice Elizabeth Contreras, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555
Phone: 409-772-2222    
Mehreen Idrees Adhi, M.D.
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Frank J Holzapfel, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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