NIHAN FAROOQ MD
NPI 1134701147
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since April 28, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1101, HOUSTON, TX 77030(346) 238-7003(346) 238-7619 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 15, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 15, 2026, Apr 28, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Nihan Farooq Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

NIHAN FAROOQ MD (NPI 1134701147) is an individual geriatric medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (V5261) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1134701147
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0300X
Provider Legal NameNIHAN FAROOQCredential: MD
Location Address6550 FANNIN ST STE 1101Houston, TX 77030-2740
Mailing Address7818 Braes Meadow DrHouston, TX 77071-1301
Fax(346) 238-7619
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateApril 28, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateMay 15, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 15, 2026
NPI 1134701147 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Geriatric MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0300X
License Licensed in TX · V5261
Definition
An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1101, Houston, TX 77030

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Nihan Farooq Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9032606348
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251013000149
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Houston Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450358
Location6565 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$176.98 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $44.24 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1101
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1101
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1101
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1101
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Allergy & Immunology)
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1101
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Allergy & Immunology
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1101
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1101
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1101
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Nihan Farooq's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nihan Farooq is 1134701147. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 28, 2021.

Where is Nihan Farooq located?

Nihan Farooq practices at 6550 Fannin St Ste 1101, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (346) 238-7003.

What is Nihan Farooq's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RG0300X.

Is Nihan Farooq enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nihan Farooq is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Nihan Farooq affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nihan Farooq is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nihan Farooq was last updated on May 15, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.