Tayfun Karakoc, M.D.
NPI 1265487904 · Psychiatry Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tayfun Karakoc, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1265487904).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265487904
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L9272 (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
20 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
2,263 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 1,570 | $104 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 600 | $190 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99348 | 69 | $74 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99349 | 24 | $123 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$190 (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 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Divalproex Sodium | 288 | 78 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 223 | 45 |
| Mirtazapine | 152 | 31 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 146 | 33 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 145 | 32 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 142 | 32 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 63 | 16 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-23
- Last updated
- 2011-11-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tayfun Karakoc's NPI number?
- Tayfun Karakoc's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265487904, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tayfun Karakoc's specialty?
- Tayfun Karakoc is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tayfun Karakoc located?
- Tayfun Karakoc's practice location on file with NPPES is 4314 Yoakum Blvd, Houston, TX 77006-5818.
- What is Tayfun Karakoc's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tayfun Karakoc is (713) 850-0049.
- Does Tayfun Karakoc accept Medicare?
- Tayfun Karakoc is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tayfun Karakoc's NPI active?
- Yes — Tayfun Karakoc's NPI (1265487904) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-11-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.