Salman Farooq, M.D
NPI 1487049375 · Vascular Neurology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Salman Farooq, M.D is a Vascular Neurology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1487049375).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487049375
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Vascular Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- T4744 (TX)
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 tenure28% of score
11 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
151 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 Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 81 | $79 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 24 | $119 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 23 | $172 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 12 | $81 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 11 | $131 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $79–$172 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-03-30
- Last updated
- 2024-02-19
- Certified
- 2024-01-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Salman Farooq's NPI number?
- Salman Farooq's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487049375, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Salman Farooq's specialty?
- Salman Farooq is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Vascular Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Salman Farooq located?
- Salman Farooq's practice location on file with NPPES is 6410 Fannin St Ste 1014, Houston, TX 77030-5301.
- What is Salman Farooq's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Salman Farooq is (832) 325-7880.
- Does Salman Farooq accept Medicare?
- Salman Farooq is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Salman Farooq's NPI active?
- Yes — Salman Farooq's NPI (1487049375) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.