Farid Bakht, M.D.
NPI 1144398181 · Family Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Farid Bakht, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1144398181).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144398181
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G0895 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
365 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 218 | $91 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 98 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 49 | $130 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$130 (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 · 40 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 99 | 29 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 85 | 21 |
| Metformin Hcl | 55 | 15 |
| Losartan Potassium | 46 | 14 |
| Famotidine | 40 | — |
| Omeprazole | 37 | — |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 36 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-30
- Last updated
- 2007-12-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Farid Bakht's NPI number?
- Farid Bakht's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144398181, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Farid Bakht's specialty?
- Farid Bakht is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Farid Bakht located?
- Farid Bakht's practice location on file with NPPES is 2500 Fondren Rd, Houston, TX 77063-2319.
- What is Farid Bakht's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Farid Bakht is (713) 781-4600.
- Does Farid Bakht accept Medicare?
- Farid Bakht is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Farid Bakht's NPI active?
- Yes — Farid Bakht's NPI (1144398181) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-12-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.