Paige Farinholt, MD
NPI 1871947838 · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paige Farinholt, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1871947838).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871947838
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- BP20066602 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianPrimary207RH0002XLicense BP20066602 (TX)
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
10 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
354 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 87 | $121 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 64 | $80 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 40 | $177 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 37 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 35 | $137 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 71 | 32 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 42 | 16 |
| Olanzapine | 37 | 17 |
| Fentanyl | 28 | 12 |
| Morphine Sulfate | 23 | — |
| Gabapentin | 23 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20 across 1 record (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
- 2016-04-15
- Last updated
- 2019-11-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paige Farinholt's NPI number?
- Paige Farinholt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871947838, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paige Farinholt's specialty?
- Paige Farinholt is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paige Farinholt located?
- Paige Farinholt's practice location on file with NPPES is 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030-4000.
- What is Paige Farinholt's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paige Farinholt is (877) 632-6789.
- Does Paige Farinholt accept Medicare?
- Paige Farinholt is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paige Farinholt's NPI active?
- Yes — Paige Farinholt's NPI (1871947838) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-11-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.