RICHARD A GOLDFARB MD
NPI 1649224924
Urology in Houston, TX
Active since May 20, 2006
99.15/100
CMS Quality Rating
6560 FANNIN ST, SUITE #1440, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 790-9700(713) 790-1328 Get Directions Write a Review
About Richard A Goldfarb Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
RICHARD A GOLDFARB MD (NPI 1649224924) is an individual urology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (F0207) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006.
NPPES Registry Identity
NPI1649224924
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208800000X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD A GOLDFARBCredential: MD
Location Address6560 FANNIN ST, SUITE #1440Houston, TX 77030-2761
Mailing AddressPo Box 1400Houston, TX 77251-1400 · (713) 351-0644 · Fax (713) 351-0636
Phone(713) 790-9700
Fax(713) 790-1328
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 18, 2018
✔ NPI 1649224924 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.
Specialties & Licenses
★ Primary SpecialtyUrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208800000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · F0207
Definition
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
6560 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX 77030
Accepted Insurance
The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7
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 office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
273 services266 patients
Automated urinalysis test 81003
An automated urinalysis test is a routine examination that checks your urine for various substances. It can help identify potential health issues such as kidney problems or diabetes. The test uses a machine to analyze a small urine sample, providing quick and accurate results.
225 services216 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
163 services162 patients
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 99490
Chronic care management services involve a healthcare professional directing clinical staff in managing your chronic conditions. This includes the first 20 minutes per month of services like medication management, care coordination, and health monitoring to help improve your health and quality of life.
98 services64 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
34 services30 patients
Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding 51798
Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding is a non-invasive test that uses sound waves to create images of your bladder. It's done after you've emptied your bladder to see if there's any leftover urine, which can help diagnose certain conditions.
28 services27 patients
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.
99.15/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practicePromoting Interoperability
99
Improvement Activities
40
Reported Quality Measures
Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
93%1,274 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
97%3,587 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
96%2,788 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
97%556 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
82%2,106 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 99% · 1,233 patients
Patients tobacco: 81% · 31 patients
98%790 patients5/55-star benchmark: 98%
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user
98%792 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
91%2,106 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
83%2,106 patients4/55-star benchmark: 89%
Urinary Incontinence: Assessment of Presence or Absence of Urinary Incontinence in Women Aged 65 Years and Older
Percentage of female patients aged 65 years and older who were assessed for the presence or absence of urinary incontinence within 12 months
96%286 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Urinary Incontinence: Plan of Care for Urinary Incontinence in Women Aged 65 Years and Older
Percentage of female patients aged 65 years and older with a diagnosis of urinary incontinence with a documented plan of care for urinary incontinence at least once within 12 months
86%121 patients
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
61%2,106 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.
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.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
6560 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1540
HOUSTON, TX 77030
HOUSTON, TX 77030
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 Richard Goldfarb's NPI number?
The NPI number for Richard Goldfarb is 1649224924. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 20, 2006.
Where is Richard Goldfarb located?
Richard Goldfarb practices at 6560 Fannin St Suite #1440, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 790-9700.
What is Richard Goldfarb's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Urology with taxonomy code 208800000X.
What insurance does Richard Goldfarb accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Richard Goldfarb 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 Richard Goldfarb was last updated on December 18, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.
# Richard A Goldfarb, MD · NPI 1649224924
Urology physician in Houston, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 20, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1649224924 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** May 20, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Urology · taxonomy 208800000X
- **State license:** F0207 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 6560 FANNIN ST, SUITE #1440, Houston, TX 77030-2761
- **Phone:** (713) 790-9700 · **Fax:** (713) 790-1328
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** December 18, 2018
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1649224924) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.