Alireza Faridar, M.D.
NPI 1902240740 · Neurology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alireza Faridar, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1902240740).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1902240740
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- BP10046774 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
148 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 134 | $181 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 14 | $223 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $181–$223 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Donepezil Hcl | 382 | 107 |
| Memantine Hcl | 285 | 57 |
| Citalopram Hydrobromidebrand: Citalopram Hbr | 196 | 39 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 112 | 20 |
| Mirtazapine | 89 | 18 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 82 | 16 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 65 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$510 across 19 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 6565 Fannin StHouston, TX 77030-2703Phone: (507) 316-1659
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-04-23
- Last updated
- 2018-10-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alireza Faridar's NPI number?
- Alireza Faridar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902240740, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alireza Faridar's specialty?
- Alireza Faridar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alireza Faridar located?
- Alireza Faridar's practice location on file with NPPES is 6560 Fannin St Ste 802, Houston, TX 77030.
- What is Alireza Faridar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alireza Faridar is (713) 441-1150.
- Does Alireza Faridar accept Medicare?
- Alireza Faridar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alireza Faridar's NPI active?
- Yes — Alireza Faridar's NPI (1902240740) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-10-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.