Biswajit Kar, MD
NPI 1790865053 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Biswajit Kar, MD is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1790865053).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790865053
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L5002 (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 tenure25% of score
19 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
441 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 288 | $96 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 34 | $774 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 32 | $128 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 20 | $66 |
| Placement and Subsequent Removal of Device to Protect Brain From Embolism Through Catheter Using Imaging Guidance33370 | 19 | $136 |
| Repair of Mitral Valve Through the Skin, Initial Prosthesis33418 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 58 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 309 | 106 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 304 | 71 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 280 | 92 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 246 | 61 |
| Carvedilol | 192 | 61 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 186 | 55 |
| Spironolactone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,917 across 22 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
- 2006-10-17
- Last updated
- 2022-05-10
- Certified
- 2022-05-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Biswajit Kar's NPI number?
- Biswajit Kar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790865053, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Biswajit Kar's specialty?
- Biswajit Kar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Biswajit Kar located?
- Biswajit Kar's practice location on file with NPPES is 6400 Fannin St Ste 2500, Houston, TX 77030-1537.
- What is Biswajit Kar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Biswajit Kar is (713) 704-4300.
- Does Biswajit Kar accept Medicare?
- Biswajit Kar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Biswajit Kar's NPI active?
- Yes — Biswajit Kar's NPI (1790865053) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.