Forough Farizani, D.O.
NPI 1770583411 · Family Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Forough Farizani, D.O. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1770583411).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770583411
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- K2461 (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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
323 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 192 | $63 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 43 | $91 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 40 | $129 |
| Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Additional 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99439 | 36 | $48 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 12 | $83 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $48–$129 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 92 | 39 |
| Metformin Hcl | 68 | 32 |
| Lisinopril | 53 | 23 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 46 | 15 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 39 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 37 | 17 |
| Simvastatin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$690 across 29 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-22
- Last updated
- 2025-01-02
- Certified
- 2025-01-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Forough Farizani's NPI number?
- Forough Farizani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770583411, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Forough Farizani's specialty?
- Forough Farizani is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Forough Farizani located?
- Forough Farizani's practice location on file with NPPES is 6400 Hillcroft St Ste 100, Houston, TX 77081-3107.
- What is Forough Farizani's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Forough Farizani is (713) 988-3921.
- Does Forough Farizani accept Medicare?
- Forough Farizani is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Forough Farizani's NPI active?
- Yes — Forough Farizani's NPI (1770583411) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.