Arnold Farbstein, DPM
NPI 1912937921 · Podiatrist · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Arnold Farbstein, DPM is a Podiatrist provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1912937921).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1912937921
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 1095 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,271 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 329 | $61 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 295 | $79 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 149 | $91 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 101 | $45 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 85 | $115 |
| Removal of Tissue From Wound, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less97597 | 62 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 83 | 61 |
| Clotrimazole | 73 | 45 |
| Gabapentin | 60 | 38 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 51 | 34 |
| Prednisone | 30 | 22 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 28 | 21 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 28 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$56 across 2 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)
- 8403 Lorrie Dr Ste 331Houston, TX 77025-3236Phone: (713) 862-8800Fax: (713) 862-8898
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-04
- Last updated
- 2025-02-28
- Certified
- 2025-02-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Arnold Farbstein's NPI number?
- Arnold Farbstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912937921, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Arnold Farbstein's specialty?
- Arnold Farbstein is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Arnold Farbstein located?
- Arnold Farbstein's practice location on file with NPPES is 1740 W 27th St Ste 110, Houston, TX 77008-1435.
- What is Arnold Farbstein's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Arnold Farbstein is (713) 862-8800.
- Does Arnold Farbstein accept Medicare?
- Arnold Farbstein is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Arnold Farbstein's NPI active?
- Yes — Arnold Farbstein's NPI (1912937921) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.