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

Q: 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.

Q: What is Karen Torres Soto's specialty?

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

Q: 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 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.

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: October 18, 2026.

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

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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, maintains a secondary practice location in Houston, and is a graduate of Other (2022).

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

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022

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

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

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).

PECOS PAC ID1850851460

PECOS Enrollment IDI20260902003765

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Karen Torres Soto reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

The Harris Center For Mental Health And Idd

9.0 mi

Community/Behavioral Health

9401 SOUTHWEST FWY
Houston, TX 77074

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
232 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1346293156 (713) 970-7000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Karen Torres Soto's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karen Torres Soto reassigns Medicare benefits to The Harris Center For Mental Health And Idd (Houston, TX). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Karen Torres Soto's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Karen Torres Soto accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company list Karen Torres Soto 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.

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 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.