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RABIA KARANI MD
NPI 1609266477
Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist in Houston, TX

Active since January 30, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
74.39/100
CMS Quality Rating
6431 FANNIN ST, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 486-9400 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 11, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 25, 2024, Sep 11, 2024, May 13, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Rabia Karani Md NPPES

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

RABIA KARANI MD (NPI 1609266477) is an individual retina specialist in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (V3339) and active in the NPI registry since January 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Harris Health System, and is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609266477
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207WX0107X
Provider Legal NameRABIA KARANICredential: MD
Location Address6431 FANNIN STHouston, TX 77030-1501
Mailing Address6431 Fannin StHouston, TX 77030-1501
Phone(713) 486-9400
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSJohns Hopkins University School Of MedicineGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateJanuary 30, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 11, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 11, 2026
✔ NPI 1609266477 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmology · Retina SpecialistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207WX0107X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · V3339✔ Licensed in MO · 2026000870
Definition
An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.
6431 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX 77030
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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, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Rabia Karani Md 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 ID2860738119
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241018001859, I20260219001754
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.

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.

Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 92012
This is a routine check-up for existing patients focusing on the visual system. It involves examining your eyes to detect any potential issues or changes in your vision. It's a crucial part of maintaining good eye health.
15 services15 patients
Photography of the retina 92250
Photography of the retina, also known as retinal imaging, is a non-invasive procedure that captures images of the back of your eye. This helps doctors identify and monitor conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy. It's painless and quick, often part of a routine eye exam.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Harris Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450289
Location2525 Holly HallHouston, TX 77054 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

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.

74.39/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality64.71
Promoting Interoperability97
Improvement Activities40
Cost52.43

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.

DR. STUART MASON FRASER M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
6431 FANNIN ST, MSB 3.151
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-5800
AMY ROSSI MD
Emergency Medicine
6431 FANNIN ST, JJL 431
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-7882
MATTHEW KHOA NGUYEN
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
6431 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-6113
MARY WAYNE PELTIER MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
6431 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-5010
HANNA MAVRIC DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
6431 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-7882
DR. DAVIDE CATTANO MD
Anesthesiology
6431 FANNIN ST, MSB 5.020
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-6235
MICHAEL ANTHONY HOLZMAN
Orthopaedic Surgery
6431 FANNIN ST, SUITE JJL 310
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-5154
SHUBHANGI MEHRA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
6431 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-0798

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 Rabia Karani's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rabia Karani is 1609266477. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 30, 2015.

Where is Rabia Karani located?

Rabia Karani practices at 6431 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 486-9400.

What is Rabia Karani's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology, specializing in Retina Specialist, with taxonomy code 207WX0107X.

Is Rabia Karani enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rabia Karani 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.

What insurance does Rabia Karani accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Rabia Karani 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 Rabia Karani affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rabia Karani is affiliated with Harris Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rabia Karani was last updated on February 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.