Richard Kones, MD, PHD, DSC, FAHA
Richard Kones, MD, PHD, DSC, FAHA is a provider specialising in Health Educator in Houston, TX, registered under NPI 1588204804. This provider registers 7 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.
Getting there
The practice address on file is 5401 CHIMNEY ROCK RD # 1401, Houston, TX 77081. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.
Credentials and Medicare
NPPES does not list a state licence number for this record. That is not unusual — organizations and some provider types are not required to file one. Verify current licensure with the relevant state board before care.
This NPI does not appear in the PECOS Medicare enrolment file. Providers who do not bill Medicare — or who bill only through a group's enrolment — will not appear here. It is not a sign of any problem with the registration.
What Health Educator covers
Health educators work in a variety of settings providing education to individuals or groups of individuals on healthy behaviors, wellness, and health-related topics with the goal of preventing diseases and health problems. Health educators generally require a bachelor's degree and may receive additional training, such as through mentoring, internships, or volunteer work. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 174H00000X
All registered taxonomy codes
This provider registers 7 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.
| Code | Specialty | Licence | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 174H00000X | Health Educator | — | — | primary |
| 103K00000X | Behavior Analyst | — | — | |
| 132700000X | Dietary Manager | — | — | |
| 133NN1002X | Nutrition Education Nutritionist Nutrition, Education | — | — | |
| 224Y00000X | Clinical Exercise Physiologist | — | — | |
| 251S00000X | Community/Behavioral Health Agency | — | — | |
| 293D00000X | Physiological Laboratory | — | — |
The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.
Full NPPES record
An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.
| NPI | 1588204804 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Last updated | Feb 6, 2020 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| Credential | MD, PHD, DSC, FAHA |
| Practice address |
5401 CHIMNEY ROCK RD # 1401 Houston, TX 77081 (713) 790-9100 |
| Mailing address |
5401 CHIMNEY ROCK RD APT 1041 Houston, TX 77081 |
Number check
How the check works, step by step
Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.
| Digit | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
Sum = 66 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 4 · actual last digit = 4
A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.