DR. CARRIE ALETTA BAKUNAS M.D.
NPI 1629311352
Emergency Medicine in Houston, TX

Q: What is Carrie Bakunas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carrie Bakunas is 1629311352. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 1, 2013. The provider is also known as Ms. Carrie Aletta Kester.

Q: What is Carrie Bakunas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carrie Bakunas was last updated on July 10, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.

Active since April 01, 2013PECOS Enrolled

82.38/100

CMS Quality Rating

6431 FANNIN ST, 4TH FLOOR JJL, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 500-7878(713) 500-0758 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 10, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Carrie Aletta Bakunas M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CARRIE ALETTA BAKUNAS M.D. (NPI 1629311352) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q4023) and active in the NPI registry since April 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629311352

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207P00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. CARRIE ALETTA BAKUNASCredential: M.D.

Location Address6431 FANNIN ST, 4TH FLOOR JJLHouston, TX 77030-1501

Mailing Address6431 Fannin St, 4th Floor JjlHouston, TX 77030-1501 · (713) 500-7878 · Fax (713) 500-0758

Phone(713) 500-7878

Fax(713) 500-0758

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateApril 1, 2013

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 10, 2015

✔ NPI 1629311352 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207P00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · Q4023

Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

6431 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX 77030

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Ms. Carrie Aletta Kester

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.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 (PECOS)

Dr. Carrie Aletta Bakunas 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

75 services75 patients

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

29 services29 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

25 services24 patients

Ultrasound of heart, follow-up 93308

A follow-up ultrasound of the heart, also known as an echocardiogram, is a non-invasive test that uses sound waves to create images of your heart. It helps doctors monitor your heart's function and structures after initial assessment or treatment.

16 services16 patients

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

$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.

82.38/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

79.23

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

58.5

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 Carrie Bakunas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carrie Bakunas is 1629311352. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 1, 2013. The provider is also known as Ms. Carrie Aletta Kester.

Where is Carrie Bakunas located?

Carrie Bakunas practices at 6431 Fannin St 4th Floor Jjl, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 500-7878.

What is Carrie Bakunas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Carrie Bakunas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carrie Bakunas is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Carrie Bakunas accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 4 other insurers list Carrie Bakunas 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 Carrie Bakunas was last updated on July 10, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.