Jacob Kuruvila, PA-C
NPI 1497083364 · Physician Assistant · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jacob Kuruvila, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1497083364).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497083364
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA06597 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
220 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Non-Tunneled Central Venous Tube for Infusion (5 Years Or Older)36556 | 51 | $72 |
| Drainage of Fluid From Abdominal Cavity Using Imaging Guidance49083 | 50 | $89 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 49 | $12 |
| Removal of Central Venous Tube With Port Or Pump36590 | 27 | $163 |
| Removal of Cerebrospinal Fluid With Lower Back Spinal Tap for Diagnostic Test62270 | 24 | $56 |
| Limited Ultrasound Scan of Abdomen76705 | 19 | $23 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1515 Holcombe BlveHouston, TX 77030-4009Phone: (713) 792-6161
- 6400 Fannin StUt Medical School Suite 2800Houston, TX 77030-1521Phone: (713) 500-6134Fax: (713) 500-0548
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-12-03
- Last updated
- 2018-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jacob Kuruvila's NPI number?
- Jacob Kuruvila's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497083364, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jacob Kuruvila's specialty?
- Jacob Kuruvila is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Jacob Kuruvila located?
- Jacob Kuruvila's practice location on file with NPPES is 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030-4009.
- What is Jacob Kuruvila's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jacob Kuruvila is (713) 792-6161.
- Does Jacob Kuruvila accept Medicare?
- Jacob Kuruvila is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jacob Kuruvila's NPI active?
- Yes — Jacob Kuruvila's NPI (1497083364) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.