CARLOS A. FARINAS M.D. – NPI #1154594935
Radiology

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Radiology

CARLOS FARINAS is a radiologist located in HOUSTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1154594935 to CARLOS FARINAS on April 11, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 3 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2085R0202X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology

The NPI profile was last updated on Jul 11, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for CARLOS FARINAS below.

NPI Profile for
CARLOS A. FARINAS

NPI Number
1154594935
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CARLOS A. FARINAS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2457 S BRAESWOOD BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030-4305
Phone: (713) 798-2300 Fax:
3 Other location(s):
1 Baylor Plz
Houston, TX 77030-3411
Phone: (713) 798-4417
Fax: (713) 798-8050
1504 Taub Loop
Houston, TX 77030-1608
Phone: (713) 873-2412
2525A Holly Hall St
Houston, TX 77054-4124
Phone: (713) 526-4243
Mailing address
1 BAYLOR PLZ
HOUSTON, TX 77030-3411
Phone: (713) 798-4417 Fax: (713) 798-8050
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 11, 2025

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
2085R0202X
- Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology (Primary)		 TX H9020
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 TX H9020

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1985
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CARLOS FARINAS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CHI ST LUKES HEALTH MEMORIAL LIVINGSTON
      1717 HWY 59 BYPASS
      LIVINGSTON, TX 77351
    • HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM
      2525 HOLLY HALL
      HOUSTON, TX 77054

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