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DR. KEVIN WAYNE FARRIS M.D
NPI 1295065142
Family Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since December 28, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
832 E 25TH ST, HOUSTON, TX 77009(713) 201-5483 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 13, 2026, Mar 4, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Kevin Wayne Farris M.d NPPES

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

DR. KEVIN WAYNE FARRIS M.D (NPI 1295065142) is an individual family medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (M7965) and active in the NPI registry since December 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Chi Memorial Hospital- Georgia, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295065142
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KEVIN WAYNE FARRISCredential: M.D
Location Address832 E 25TH STHouston, TX 77009-1717
Mailing Address832 E 25th StHouston, TX 77009-1717 · (713) 201-5483
Phone(713) 201-5483
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Kentucky College Of MedicineGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateDecember 28, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1295065142 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · M7965
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 52669 (TN)
832 E 25TH ST, Houston, TX 77009
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 12525 DeSales AveChattanooga, TN 37404-1161 · Phone (423) 495-2525
Location 22051 Hamill RdHixson, TN 37343-6614 · Phone (423) 495-2525

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.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

Dr. Kevin Wayne Farris 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.

PECOS PAC ID6103955851
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150702002598
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 Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Kevin Farris reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

App Of Tennessee Hm, PLLC
654 mi
Hospitalist
2835 HIGHWAY 231 N
Shelbyville, TN 37160
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 498 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396160768 (931) 685-5433
Summit Medical Group, PLLC
655 mi
Internal Medicine
1607 WESTGATE CIR STE 200
Brentwood, TN 37027
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 1,003 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1659090298 (615) 376-8195
Memorial Health Partners Foundation, Inc
694 mi
Internal Medicine
5600 BRAINERD RD, SUITE 500
Chattanooga, TN 37411
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 570 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1922053545 (423) 495-6870
Southeastern Physician Services PC
776 mi
Hospitalist
990 OAK RIDGE TPKE
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 1,085 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083835441 (865) 481-1000

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
155 services151 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Chi Memorial Hospital- Georgia

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Oglethorpe, GA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110236
Location100 Gross Crescent CircleFort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 · Catoosa County
Emergency services

Starr Regional Medical Center Athens

Acute Care Hospitals · Athens, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440068
Location1114 W Madison AveAthens, TN 37371 · Mc Minn County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Healthcare System, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Chattanooga, TN
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number440091
Location2525 Desales AveChattanooga, TN 37404 · Hamilton County

Physicians Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Powell, TN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440120
Location7565 Dannaher Way PowellPowell, TN 37849 · Knox County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Parkridge Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chattanooga, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440156
Location2333 Mccallie AveChattanooga, TN 37404 · Hamilton County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77009 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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
86%84 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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 Kevin Farris's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kevin Farris is 1295065142. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 28, 2009.

Where is Kevin Farris located?

Kevin Farris practices at 832 E 25th St, Houston, TX 77009. The listed phone number is (713) 201-5483.

What is Kevin Farris's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Kevin Farris enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kevin Farris 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 Kevin Farris's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kevin Farris reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: App Of Tennessee Hm, PLLC (Shelbyville, TN), Summit Medical Group, PLLC (Brentwood, TN), Memorial Health Partners Foundation, Inc (Chattanooga, TN) and Southeastern Physician Services PC (Oak Ridge, TN). 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 Kevin Farris's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kevin Farris accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Kevin Farris 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 Kevin Farris affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kevin Farris is affiliated with Chi Memorial Hospital- Georgia, Starr Regional Medical Center Athens, Memorial Healthcare System, Inc, Physicians Regional Medical Center and Parkridge Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kevin Farris was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.