Carlos Herrera, MD
NPI 1003858143 · Internal Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carlos Herrera, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1003858143).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1003858143
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G7070 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,604 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 1,083 | $74 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, Each Additional 20 Minutes99458 | 383 | $40 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 262 | $49 |
| Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Additional 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99439 | 182 | $48 |
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days99454 | 182 | $47 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 110 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 425 | 95 |
| Lisinopril | 235 | 55 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 221 | 55 |
| Gabapentin | 205 | 46 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 186 | 30 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 180 | 40 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,257 across 30 records (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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-12
- Last updated
- 2025-03-12
- Certified
- 2025-03-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carlos Herrera's NPI number?
- Carlos Herrera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003858143, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carlos Herrera's specialty?
- Carlos Herrera is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carlos Herrera located?
- Carlos Herrera's practice location on file with NPPES is 7601 W Sam Houston Pkwy S Ste 400, Houston, TX 77072-5260.
- What is Carlos Herrera's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carlos Herrera is (713) 981-6588.
- Does Carlos Herrera accept Medicare?
- Carlos Herrera is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carlos Herrera's NPI active?
- Yes — Carlos Herrera's NPI (1003858143) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.