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DR. FARANAK BEHNIA M.D.
NPI 1356375380
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal & Fetal Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since July 10, 2006PECOS Enrolled
6431 FANNIN ST # 3.286, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 500-7780(713) 500-7860 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 21, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 21, 2023, Sep 7, 2021, Mar 17, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Faranak Behnia M.d. NPPES

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

DR. FARANAK BEHNIA M.D. (NPI 1356375380) is an individual maternal & fetal medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (L7358) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356375380
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207VM0101X
Provider Legal NameDR. FARANAK BEHNIACredential: M.D.
Location Address6431 FANNIN ST # 3.286Houston, TX 77030-1501
Mailing Address6431 Fannin St # 3.286Houston, TX 77030-1501 · (713) 500-7780 · Fax (713) 500-7860
Phone(713) 500-7780
Fax(713) 500-7860
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 21, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 21, 2023
✔ NPI 1356375380 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & Gynecology · Maternal & Fetal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207VM0101X
License✔ Licensed in TX · L7358
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist who cares for, or provides consultation on, patients with complications of pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the obstetrical, medical and surgical complications of pregnancy and their effect on both the mother and the fetus. The specialist also possesses expertise in the most current diagnostic and treatment modalities used in the care of patients with complicated pregnancies.
Also ListedObstetrics & GynecologyTaxonomy 207V00000X · License L7358 (TX)
6431 FANNIN ST # 3.286, Houston, TX 77030
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Faranak Behnia Dorman M.d.

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Health, Oscar Insurance Company 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)

Dr. Faranak Behnia M.d. 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 Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Faranak Behnia reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ut Physicians
0.1 mi
Anesthesiology
6410 FANNIN ST, 1500
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 3,111 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033157821 (832) 325-7325
Pediatrix Medical Group Of Texas Billing, Inc.
11 mi
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
2929 WOODLAND PARK DR
Houston, TX 77082
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 508 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1649377359 (281) 293-7774
Utmb Faculty Group Practice
46 mi
General Practice
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
Galveston, TX 77555
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,222 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1942241146 (409) 772-2222

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 77030 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
$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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

JOYCELYN ASHBY CORNTHWAITE MS, RD, LD, CDCES
Dietitian, Registered
6431 FANNIN ST # 3.286
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 325-7205
DR. JULIE FARUGIA GUTIERREZ M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
6431 FANNIN ST # 3.286
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-7780

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 Faranak Behnia's NPI number?

The NPI number for Faranak Behnia is 1356375380. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2006. The provider is also known as Faranak Behnia Dorman M.D..

Where is Faranak Behnia located?

Faranak Behnia practices at 6431 Fannin St # 3.286, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 500-7780.

What is Faranak Behnia's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology, specializing in Maternal & Fetal Medicine, with taxonomy code 207VM0101X.

Is Faranak Behnia enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Faranak Behnia is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Faranak Behnia's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Faranak Behnia reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Ut Physicians (Houston, TX), Pediatrix Medical Group Of Texas Billing, Inc. (Houston, TX) and Utmb Faculty Group Practice (Galveston, 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 Faranak Behnia's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Faranak Behnia accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Health, Oscar Insurance Company and WellPoint list Faranak Behnia 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 Faranak Behnia was last updated on November 21, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.