FAARIA AKBAR GOWANI D.O.
NPI 1184030801
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Houston, TX

Active since July 02, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
84.05/100
CMS Quality Rating
1504 TAUB LOOP, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 873-3200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 3, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 3, 2022, Aug 1, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Faaria Akbar Gowani D.o. NPPES

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

FAARIA AKBAR GOWANI D.O. (NPI 1184030801) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (T3957) and active in the NPI registry since July 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Harris Health System, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184030801
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X
Provider Legal NameFAARIA AKBAR GOWANICredential: D.O.
Location Address1504 TAUB LOOPHouston, TX 77030-1608
Mailing Address1 Baylor PlzHouston, TX 77030-3411
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateJuly 2, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 3, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 3, 2022
NPI 1184030801 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X
Licenses Licensed in TX · T3957 Licensed in TN · 3814
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
1504 TAUB LOOP, Houston, TX 77030

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Faaria Akbar Ali

Accepted Insurance

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

Faaria Akbar Gowani D.o. 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 ID9638408172
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220104000038
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Coagulation function screening test with interpretation and report 85390
A coagulation function screening test is a type of blood test that checks how well your blood clots. It's important because clotting helps prevent excessive bleeding. The test results are interpreted and a report is provided to help guide your doctor's treatment plan.
25 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Harris Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450289
Location2525 Holly HallHouston, TX 77054 · 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

84.05/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality84.49
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.39

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
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Physician Assistant
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Physician Assistant
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP, EMERGENCY CENTER
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
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 Faaria Gowani's NPI number?

The NPI number for Faaria Gowani is 1184030801. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 2, 2014. The provider is also known as Faaria Akbar Ali.

Where is Faaria Gowani located?

Faaria Gowani practices at 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 873-3200.

What is Faaria Gowani's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Faaria Gowani enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Faaria Gowani 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.

What insurance does Faaria Gowani accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice and Molina Healthcare list Faaria Gowani as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Faaria Gowani affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Faaria Gowani is affiliated with Harris Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Faaria Gowani was last updated on January 3, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years 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.