Kathryn Tierling, M.D.
NPI 1609258821 · Pediatrics Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kathryn Tierling, M.D. is a Pediatrics Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1609258821).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609258821
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatrics PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R6694 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 3 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pfbrand: Shingrix | 69 | 62 |
| Rsv Vacc, Pref a and Pref B/Pfbrand: Abrysvo | 67 | 67 |
| Diph,pertuss(acell),tet Vac/Pfbrand: Adacel Tdap | 26 | 26 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$125 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 8233 N Sam Houston Pkwy EHumble, TX 77396-2922Phone: (713) 442-2000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-06-24
- Last updated
- 2022-04-06
- Certified
- 2022-04-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kathryn Tierling's NPI number?
- Kathryn Tierling's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609258821, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kathryn Tierling's specialty?
- Kathryn Tierling is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatrics Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kathryn Tierling located?
- Kathryn Tierling's practice location on file with NPPES is 11920 Westheimer Rd Ste E, Houston, TX 77077-6666.
- What is Kathryn Tierling's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kathryn Tierling is (281) 679-6165.
- Does Kathryn Tierling accept Medicare?
- Kathryn Tierling is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kathryn Tierling's NPI active?
- Yes — Kathryn Tierling's NPI (1609258821) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.