Physician Profile
Carlos A. Farinas, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Farinas
Carlos A. Farinas, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Houston, TX specializing in diagnostic radiology. Carlos trained at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, graduating in 1985. Carlos is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows Carlos provided 2,311 services to 211 patients. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, x-ray of abdomen, 1 view, and ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (713) 798-2300
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2457 S BRAESWOOD BLVD
Houston, TX 77030
1 Baylor Plz
Houston, TX 77030
2525A Holly Hall St
Houston, TX 77054
1504 Taub Loop
Houston, TX 77030
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
- Uterine fibroids
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,311 services · 211 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | Imaging | 74018 |
38 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | Imaging | 76536 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76770 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76705 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76700 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | Imaging | 74018 |
17 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast | Imaging | 74178 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other radiologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other radiologists in Houston 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Carlos A. Farinas specialize in?
Carlos A. Farinas is a radiologist in Houston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where is Carlos A. Farinas located?
Carlos A. Farinas is listed at 2457 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX 77030. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Carlos A. Farinas's phone number?
The number on file is (713) 798-2300. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Carlos A. Farinas?
Carlos A. Farinas's National Provider Identifier is 1154594935. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Carlos A. Farinas train?
Carlos A. Farinas attended University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Carlos A. Farinas have?
Carlos A. Farinas has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Carlos A. Farinas do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Carlos A. Farinas performs imaging including x-ray of abdomen, 1 view and ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Carlos A. Farinas's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Carlos A. Farinas. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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