Anwar Farhood, MD
NPI 1720069941 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Austin, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Anwar Farhood, MD is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Austin, TX (NPI 1720069941).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720069941
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- H5548 (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
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
1,200 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 495 | $38 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 278 | $29 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately High Complexity88307 | 121 | $85 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 108 | $36 |
| Pathology Examination of Specimen During Surgery, First Tissue Block88331 | 54 | $65 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately Low Complexity88304 | 45 | $12 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-07
- Last updated
- 2009-05-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Anwar Farhood's NPI number?
- Anwar Farhood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720069941, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Anwar Farhood's specialty?
- Anwar Farhood is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Anwar Farhood located?
- Anwar Farhood's practice location on file with NPPES is 601 E 15th St, Austin, TX 78701-1930.
- What is Anwar Farhood's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Anwar Farhood is (512) 324-7516.
- Does Anwar Farhood accept Medicare?
- Anwar Farhood is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Anwar Farhood's NPI active?
- Yes — Anwar Farhood's NPI (1720069941) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-05-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.