DR. FARNAZ HOUSHMAND M.D.
NPI 1548515588
Internal Medicine in Tacoma, WA

Active since July 16, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, TACOMA, WA 98405(253) 596-3300(253) 596-3301 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 22, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 22, 2022, Apr 7, 2022, Jan 9, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Farnaz Houshmand M.d. NPPES

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

DR. FARNAZ HOUSHMAND M.D. (NPI 1548515588) is an individual internal medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD61259331) and active in the NPI registry since July 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548515588
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. FARNAZ HOUSHMANDCredential: M.D.
Location Address209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAYTacoma, WA 98405-4265
Mailing Address209 Martin Luther King Jr WayTacoma, WA 98405-4267 · (253) 596-3300 · Fax (253) 596-3301
Fax(253) 596-3301
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateJuly 16, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 22, 20225 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 22, 2022
NPI 1548515588 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses Licensed in WA · MD61259331 Licensed in WV · 28076
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 ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License 28076 (WV)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X · License 28076 (WV)
209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, Tacoma, WA 98405

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Seyeded Farnaz Houshmand

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Farnaz Houshmand 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 ID7719276138
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220804002535
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98405 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
$130.99 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $32.74 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.78 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 16

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers11 claims11 services$36.63 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers15 claims15 services$88.34 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers43 claims53 services$33.94 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers13 claims13 services$41.99 avg. paid by Medicare
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers18 claims18 services$17.46 avg. paid by Medicare
Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers15 claims15 services$15.88 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Family Medicine
209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Physician Assistant
209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Family Medicine
209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Physician Assistant
209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pain Medicine (Pain Medicine)
209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Orthopaedic Surgery
209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405

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 Farnaz Houshmand's NPI number?

The NPI number for Farnaz Houshmand is 1548515588. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 16, 2012. The provider is also known as Seyeded Farnaz Houshmand.

Where is Farnaz Houshmand located?

Farnaz Houshmand practices at 209 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405. The listed phone number is (253) 596-3300.

What is Farnaz Houshmand's specialty?

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

Is Farnaz Houshmand enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Farnaz Houshmand 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Farnaz Houshmand was last updated on July 22, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.