Avrim Fishkind, MD
NPI 1093727943 · Psychiatry Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Avrim Fishkind, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1093727943).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1093727943
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C54128 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
335 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 145 | $143 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 121 | $102 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 53 | $141 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 16 | $214 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $102–$214 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 74 | 23 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 66 | 23 |
| Clonazepam | 66 | 28 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 59 | 22 |
| Gabapentin | 53 | 25 |
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er | 52 | 18 |
| Trazodone Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$333 across 11 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 8700 Beverly BlvdWest Hollywood, CA 90048-1804Phone: (310) 423-3564Fax: (310) 423-8397
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-12
- Last updated
- 2024-03-11
- Certified
- 2023-12-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Avrim Fishkind's NPI number?
- Avrim Fishkind's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093727943, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Avrim Fishkind's specialty?
- Avrim Fishkind is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Avrim Fishkind located?
- Avrim Fishkind's practice location on file with NPPES is 410 Pierce St Ste 103, Houston, TX 77002-8749.
- What is Avrim Fishkind's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Avrim Fishkind is (888) 792-7122.
- Does Avrim Fishkind accept Medicare?
- Avrim Fishkind is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Avrim Fishkind's NPI active?
- Yes — Avrim Fishkind's NPI (1093727943) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-03-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.