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BRIAN ARENARE MD
NPI 1205910684
Internal Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since October 24, 2006PECOS Enrolled
2223 WEST LOOP S, HOUSTON, TX 77027(713) 439-6000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 3, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Brian Arenare Md NPPES

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

BRIAN ARENARE MD (NPI 1205910684) is an individual internal medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (K5776) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205910684
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameBRIAN ARENARECredential: MD
Location Address2223 WEST LOOP SHouston, TX 77027-3588
Mailing Address2223 West Loop SHouston, TX 77027-3588 · (713) 439-6000
Phone(713) 439-6000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 3, 2015
✔ NPI 1205910684 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · K5776
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedPreventive Medicine · Preventive Medicine/Occupational Environmental MedicineTaxonomy 2083P0500X · License K5776 (TX)
2223 WEST LOOP S, Houston, TX 77027
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicare PINTXB109945TX
Medicare PIN8K7116TX
Medicare PINTXB109946TX
Medicaid144520703TX
Medicaid144520701TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.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)

Brian Arenare 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Brian Arenare reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

American Current Care, P.A.
2.8 mi
Urgent Care
1000 N POST OAK RD, BLDG G # 100
Houston, TX 77055
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: American Current Care PA
  • 237 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1992994644 (713) 686-4868

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 77027 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

AISHA C HAYNIE MD, MPA
Family Medicine
2223 WEST LOOP S
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Harris County (713) 439-6913
HARRIS COUNTY PUBIC HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Public Health or Welfare
2223 WEST LOOP S, ROOM 643
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Harris County (713) 439-6000
DR. UMAIR A. SHAH MD, MPH
Internal Medicine
2223 WEST LOOP S
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Harris County (713) 439-6184
KIMBERLY FIELDS ANP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2223 WEST LOOP S
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Harris County (713) 439-6000
DR. CAROLYN SUE FRUTHALER M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2223 WEST LOOP S
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Harris County (713) 439-6139
DR. HERMINIA PALACIO MD, MPH
Internal Medicine
2223 WEST LOOP S
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Harris County (713) 439-6016
MR. CARLOS MANUEL PLASENCIA M.D.
Family Medicine
2223 WEST LOOP S
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Harris County (956) 371-0900

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 Brian Arenare's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brian Arenare is 1205910684. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 24, 2006.

Where is Brian Arenare located?

Brian Arenare practices at 2223 West Loop S, Houston, TX 77027. The listed phone number is (713) 439-6000.

What is Brian Arenare's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Brian Arenare enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brian Arenare is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Brian Arenare's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Brian Arenare reassigns Medicare benefits to American Current Care, P.A. (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 Brian Arenare's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Brian Arenare accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 9 other insurers list Brian Arenare 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 Brian Arenare was last updated on December 3, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.