CARLOS O. ENCARNACION M.D. – NPI #1508132812
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

CARLOS ENCARNACION is a thoracic surgeon located in HOUSTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1508132812 to CARLOS ENCARNACION on March 30, 2012. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208G00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery).

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Jul 01, 2019. 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 ENCARNACION below.

NPI Profile for
CARLOS O. ENCARNACION

NPI Number
1508132812
Enumeration Date

(more than 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CARLOS O. ENCARNACION
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1313 HERMANN DR
HOUSTON, TX 77004-7005
Phone: (713) 527-5000 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
21214 Northwest Fwy
Cypress, TX 77429-3373
Phone: (832) 912-3773
Mailing address
118 SHENANDOAH DR STE A
SHENANDOAH, TX 77381-1203
Phone: (281) 583-4000 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
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
208G00000X
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (Primary)		 TX S2025

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
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2013
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 ENCARNACION is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE MEDICAL CENTER
      1313 HERMANN DR
      HOUSTON, TX 77004
    • KINGWOOD MEDICAL CENTER
      22999 US HWY 59
      KINGWOOD, TX 77325

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