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DR. KAREN NINOTCHKA TORRES SOTO MD
NPI 1205570033
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Houston, TX

Active since April 27, 2022PECOS Enrolled
1502 BEN TAUB LOOP, HOUSTON, TX 77018(832) 899-2922 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 20, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 17, 2026, Jul 17, 2026, May 18, 2026 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Karen Ninotchka Torres Soto Md NPPES

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

DR. KAREN NINOTCHKA TORRES SOTO MD (NPI 1205570033) is an individual psychiatry provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (W5589) and active in the NPI registry since April 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Houston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205570033
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. KAREN NINOTCHKA TORRES SOTOCredential: MD
Location Address1502 BEN TAUB LOOPHouston, TX 77018
Mailing Address9401 Southwest FwyHouston, TX 77074-1407 · (713) 970-7000
Phone(832) 899-2922
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateApril 27, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 17, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 17, 2026
✔ NPI 1205570033 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in TX · W5589
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
1502 BEN TAUB LOOP, Houston, TX 77018
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 19401 Southwest FwyHouston, TX 77074-1407 · Phone (713) 970-7000

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Karen Ninotchka Torres Soto Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77018 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
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Karen Torres Soto's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Torres Soto is 1205570033. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 27, 2022.

Where is Karen Torres Soto located?

Karen Torres Soto practices at 1502 Ben Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77018. The listed phone number is (832) 899-2922.

What is Karen Torres Soto's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Karen Torres Soto enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Torres Soto is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Torres Soto was last updated on August 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 40 days 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.