ENT

Dr. Robert A. Darling Jr., MD

Ear, nose and throat doctor in Houston, TX

Darling ENT1106 S Friendswood Dr Ste CFriendswood, TX 77546(281) 895-2150Listed on Healthgrades, WebMD, Medicare and the NPI registry
700 University BlvdGalveston, TX 77550(281) 338-0829Listed on the NPI registry
Utmb Health League City Campus2240 Gulf Fwy SLeague City, TX 77573(409) 772-1011Listed on WebMD
Cls Health Clear Lake Campus600 N Kobayashi Ste 210Webster, TX 77598(281) 724-1860Listed on WebMD
Cls Health Webster Multispecialty Clinic600 N Kobayashi Rd Ste 112Webster, TX 77598(281) 338-4653Listed on WebMD
Cls Health: Clear Lake Campus905 W Medical Center Blvd Ste 403Webster, TX 77598Listed on WebMD

Practice: Darling ENT

NPI 1588924104 · NPI registry · graduated 2012

Patient experience

Healthgrades5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings2 written reviews · latest Oct 2025Read the reviews on Healthgradeschecked Nov 2026
WebMDNo star ratings yetNo written reviewsRead the reviews on WebMDchecked Nov 2026

Not enough reviews mention specific topics yet for a breakdown.

Accepting new patients, according to Healthgrades (checked Nov 2026). Call the office to confirm.

Board certification

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery · American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Source: Listed on Healthgrades · checked Nov 2026

Procedure experience

Ear wax removal: 50 times for Medicare patients
Voice box exam (camera exam of the throat): 28 times for Medicare patients

Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, 2024. Medicare patients only; CMS hides counts under 11 · checked Nov 2026

Hospitals

HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake · 4 of 5 CMS stars

Source: CMS Facility Affiliation and Hospital General Information · checked Nov 2026

Texas medical license

License S2276 · Active · expires Aug 2028

Disciplinary status: None

Board action (09/13/2022): ON SEPTEMBER 13TH 2022, REMEDIAL PLAN DATED DECEMBER 10TH 2021 WAS TERMINATED DUE TO COMPLETION OF ALL REQUIREMENTS.

Source: Texas Medical Board · checked Nov 2026

Payments from drug and device companies (2025)

$2,119 across 32 payments

Medtronic, Inc.: $1,182
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.: $334
Aerin Medical Inc.: $228

Many of these payments are small, such as meals. A payment does not mean wrongdoing.

Source: CMS Open Payments, 2025 · checked Nov 2026

Insurance

Plans in the insurers’ own directories

Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, CHIP and Marketplace plans from public directories run by the insurers. Employer plans are not listed here yet.

Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan · 1 plan

Marketplace (ACA)

Ambetter Marketplace plansNetwork: Exchange TXLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.

Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan last updated these listings Oct 28, 2026.

Source: Ambetter provider directory (Centene) · checked Nov 2026

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas · 19 plans

Marketplace (ACA)

Blue Advantage Bronze HMO 204Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Blue Advantage Bronze HMO 301Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Blue Advantage Bronze HMO StandardNetwork: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Blue Advantage Gold HMO 206Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Blue Advantage Gold HMO 603Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Blue Advantage Gold HMO StandardNetwork: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Blue Advantage Plus Bronze 303Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Blue Advantage Plus Bronze 305Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Blue Advantage Plus Bronze StandardNetwork: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Blue Advantage Plus Gold 203Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Blue Advantage Plus Gold 803Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Blue Advantage Plus Gold StandardNetwork: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Blue Advantage Plus Silver 202Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Blue Advantage Plus Silver 605Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Blue Advantage Plus Silver StandardNetwork: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Blue Advantage Security HMO 200Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Blue Advantage Silver HMO 205Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Blue Advantage Silver HMO 801Network: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Blue Advantage Silver HMO StandardNetwork: Blue Advantage HMOLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas last updated these listings Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Marketplace provider file · checked Nov 2026

Molina Healthcare · 6 plans

Medicare Advantage

Molina Medicare Complete Care (HMO D-SNP)Network: Molina Medicare Complete Care (HMO D-SNP)Last checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Molina Medicare Complete Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)Network: Molina Medicare Complete Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)Last checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.

Medicaid and CHIP

CHIPNetwork: CHIP TDILast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
CHIP PerinateNetwork: CHIP PERINATELast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
STARNetwork: Texas STARLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
STAR+PLUSNetwork: Texas STAR+PLUSLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.

Source: Molina Healthcare provider directory · checked Nov 2026

Oscar Health · 12 plans

Marketplace (ACA)

Bronze Classic 4700Last checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Bronze Classic StandardLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver PlusLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD BenefitsLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKMLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Bronze Simple DiabetesLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Gold Classic StandardLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Gold Elite Saver PlusLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Gold SimpleLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Silver ClassicLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Silver Classic StandardLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Silver Simple PCP SaverLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.

Oscar Health last updated these listings Oct 8, 2026.

Source: Oscar Health Marketplace provider file · checked Nov 2026

Superior HealthPlan · 7 plans

Medicaid and CHIP

CHIPNetwork: TX CHIPLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
CHIP PerinateNetwork: TX CHIP PerinateLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
CHIP, rural service areaNetwork: TX CHIP RSALast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
STARNetwork: TX Star MedicaidLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
STAR Health (foster care)Network: TX Star Health Foster CareLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
STAR KidsNetwork: TX STAR KIDSLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
STAR+PLUSNetwork: TX Star PlusLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.

Superior HealthPlan last updated these listings Oct 31, 2026.

Source: Superior HealthPlan provider directory (Centene) · checked Nov 2026

UnitedHealthcare · 16 plans

Medicare Advantage

AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0006 (PPO)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0009 (HMO-POS)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-0015 (HMO-POS)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-001P (HMO-POS)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TX-4P (HMO-POS)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TX-31 (PPO)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA01 (HMO-POS)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TX-MA05 (PPO)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
UHC Complete Care Support TX-1A (Regional PPO C-SNP)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
UHC Complete Care TX-29 (Regional PPO C-SNP)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
UHC Complete Care TX-2P (HMO-POS C-SNP)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
UHC Dual Complete TX-D01P (HMO-POS D-SNP)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
UHC Dual Complete TX-S001 (Regional PPO D-SNP)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
UHC Dual Complete TX-V01P (HMO-POS D-SNP)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
UHC Medicare Advantage TX-0030 (Regional PPO)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.
UHC Nursing Home Plan TX-F001 (PPO I-SNP)Last checked Oct 5, 2026 · confirm with the office.

Source: UnitedHealthcare provider directory · checked Oct 2026

Wellcare · 2 plans

Medicare Advantage

Wellcare Medicare Advantage plansNetwork: MAPD TX, Medicare TXLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.
Wellcare special needs plans (SNP)Network: TX SNP, TX SNP Non - AIPLast checked Nov 1, 2026 · confirm with the office.

Wellcare last updated these listings Oct 29, 2026.

Source: Wellcare provider directory (Centene) · checked Nov 2026

Insurance companies listed on Healthgrades

Listed on Healthgrades, confirm with the office.

Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Advantage, Blue Card
ChoiceCare NetworkChoice Care (Humana)
CignaOpen Access Plus
EmblemHealthPreferred
First HealthFirst Health (Coventry Health Care)
HealthSmartNational
MAPFRE Life Insurance Company of Puerto RicoChoice
UnitedHealthCareMedica Choice, Navigate, Choice Plus, Options, Nexus Open Access

Source: Listed on Healthgrades, confirm with the office · checked Nov 2026

Where this doctor practices

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