HEALTHCARE FOR THE HOMELESS-HOUSTON
NPI 1497018261
Clinic/Center - Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Houston, TX
About Healthcare For The Homeless-houston NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
HEALTHCARE FOR THE HOMELESS-HOUSTON (NPI 1497018261) is a healthcare organization registered as a federally qualified health center (fqhc) in Houston, Texas and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. The organization lists Carlie A. Brown, Ceo, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Healthcare For The Homeless-houston is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
16Medicare enrollment records show 16 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Healthcare For The Homeless-Houston, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 15 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.
Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 7
Clinicians, nearest first (16)
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
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 Healthcare For The Homeless-Houston's NPI number?
The NPI number for Healthcare For The Homeless-Houston is 1497018261. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 18, 2012.
Where is Healthcare For The Homeless-Houston located?
Healthcare For The Homeless-Houston is located at 1212 Prairie St, Houston, TX 77002. The listed phone number is (713) 220-9730.
What is Healthcare For The Homeless-Houston's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), with taxonomy code 261QF0400X.
Is Healthcare For The Homeless-Houston enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Healthcare For The Homeless-Houston is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
How many clinicians bill Medicare through Healthcare For The Homeless-Houston?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 16 clinicians in 7 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Healthcare For The Homeless-Houston. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Family Practice (5), Mental Health Counselor (4) and Clinical Social Worker (2). Of these, 15 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
What insurance does Healthcare For The Homeless-Houston accept?
Health plans from WellPoint list Healthcare For The Homeless-Houston 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 Healthcare For The Homeless-Houston was last updated on October 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 days 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.
# Healthcare For The Homeless-Houston · NPI 1497018261
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) organization in Houston, Texas. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since June 18, 2012.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1497018261 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** June 18, 2012
- **Primary specialty:** Clinic/Center - Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) · taxonomy 261QF0400X
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Carlie Brown, CEO
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1212 PRAIRIE ST, Houston, TX 77002-2008
- **Phone:** (713) 220-9730
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 16 clinicians in 7 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Family Practice (5), Mental Health Counselor (4), Clinical Social Worker (2); 15 practice within 10 miles · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** October 20, 2026
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1497018261) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.