Faraz Kerendi, MD
NPI 1376727842 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Austin, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Faraz Kerendi, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Austin, TX (NPI 1376727842).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1376727842
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- N3786 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
396 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 69 | $203 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 34 | $155 |
| Exclusion of Appendage of Left Upper Chamber of Heart Performed During Other Procedure on Chest33268 | 32 | $124 |
| Ultrasound of Chest Aorta During Surgery76984 | 28 | $30 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 26 | $711 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$135,793 across 168 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)
- 302 University BlvdRound Rock, TX 78665-1032Phone: (512) 509-0200
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-12-20
- Last updated
- 2024-07-02
- Certified
- 2024-07-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Faraz Kerendi's NPI number?
- Faraz Kerendi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376727842, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Faraz Kerendi's specialty?
- Faraz Kerendi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Faraz Kerendi located?
- Faraz Kerendi's practice location on file with NPPES is 1010 W 40th St, Austin, TX 78756-4010.
- What is Faraz Kerendi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Faraz Kerendi is (512) 459-8753.
- Does Faraz Kerendi accept Medicare?
- Faraz Kerendi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Faraz Kerendi's NPI active?
- Yes — Faraz Kerendi's NPI (1376727842) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.