HEALTHCARE FOR THE HOMELESS-HOUSTON
NPI 1720305493
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 1720305493) is a healthcare organization registered as a federally qualified health center (fqhc) in Houston, Texas and active in the NPI registry since April 2010. 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, 10 practice at this address and 15 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 1720305493. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 21, 2010.
Where is Healthcare For The Homeless-Houston located?
Healthcare For The Homeless-Houston is located at 1934 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77002. The listed phone number is (713) 286-6125.
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, 10 practice at this address and 15 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 Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer 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 7 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 1720305493
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) organization in Houston, Texas. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since April 21, 2010.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1720305493 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** April 21, 2010
- **Primary specialty:** Clinic/Center - Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) · taxonomy 261QF0400X
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Carlie Brown, CEO
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1934 CAROLINE ST, Houston, TX 77002-8210
- **Phone:** (713) 286-6125
## 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); 10 practice at this address and 15 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/1720305493) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.