MRS. CAROLYN ANN ALTMAN M.D.
NPI 1265438170
Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology in Houston, TX
About Mrs. Carolyn Ann Altman M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
MRS. CAROLYN ANN ALTMAN M.D. (NPI 1265438170) is an individual pediatric cardiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (J5245) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine (1986).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Mrs. Carolyn Ann Altman M.d. 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Carolyn Altman reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Houston, TX 77030
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- Medicare enrollment name: Texas Childrens Physician Group
- 2,498 clinicians in this Medicare group
Houston, TX 77030
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 2,296 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
HOUSTON, TX 77030
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 Carolyn Altman's NPI number?
The NPI number for Carolyn Altman is 1265438170. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 24, 2005.
Where is Carolyn Altman located?
Carolyn Altman practices at 6621 Fannin, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (832) 826-5989.
What is Carolyn Altman's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Cardiology, with taxonomy code 2080P0202X.
Is Carolyn Altman enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Carolyn Altman 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.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Carolyn Altman's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Carolyn Altman reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Texas Children's Physician Group (Houston, TX) and Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, TX). Each 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 Carolyn Altman's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Carolyn Altman 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 2 other insurers list Carolyn Altman 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 Carolyn Altman was last updated on August 2, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.
# Mrs. Carolyn Ann Altman, M.D. · NPI 1265438170
Pediatric Cardiology physician in Houston, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since June 24, 2005.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1265438170 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** June 24, 2005
- **Primary specialty:** Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology · taxonomy 2080P0202X
- **State license:** J5245 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 6621 FANNIN, Houston, TX 77030
- **Phone:** (832) 826-5989 · **Fax:** (832) 825-5923
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Texas Children's Physician Group (NPI 1861675506, Houston, TX); Baylor College Of Medicine (NPI 1104867175, Houston, TX) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine, class of 1986
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** August 2, 2011
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1265438170) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.