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FARHANA KARIM POLARA M.D.
NPI 1821449786
Internal Medicine in Waxahachie, TX

Active since June 22, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2400 N I 35, WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165(469) 843-4000(718) 579-4836 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 12, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 12, 2023, Jan 31, 2020, Jun 29, 2016 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Farhana Karim Polara M.d. NPPES

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

FARHANA KARIM POLARA M.D. (NPI 1821449786) is an individual internal medicine provider in Waxahachie, Texas, licensed in Texas (S0211) and active in the NPI registry since June 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center Fort Worth, and is a graduate of Other (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821449786
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameFARHANA KARIM POLARACredential: M.D.
Location Address2400 N I 35Waxahachie, TX 75165-5240
Mailing Address2400 N I 35Waxahachie, TX 75165-5240 · (469) 843-4000
Phone(469) 843-4000
Fax(718) 579-4836
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJune 22, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateApril 12, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 12, 2023
✔ NPI 1821449786 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · S0211
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 ListedGeneral Acute Care HospitalTaxonomy 282N00000X
2400 N I 35, Waxahachie, TX 75165
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Farhana Karim Polara 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 ID8325472343
PECOS Enrollment IDI20191230000797
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Farhana Polara reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Healthtexas Provider Network
2.2 mi
Internal Medicine
505 N HIGHWAY 77, STE 200
Waxahachie, TX 75165
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 3,167 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629074893 (972) 923-1686
Ies Hospitalists PLLC
38 mi
Hospitalist
4835 LBJ FWY STE 900
Dallas, TX 75244
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 50 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1194483933 (469) 420-5527
Ies Hsp Oklahoma LLC
179 mi
Hospitalist
5602 SW LEE BLVD
Lawton, OK 73505
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oklahoma enrollment
  • 35 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518724616 (469) 420-5544
Ies Hsp Indiana LLC
778 mi
Hospitalist
1125 W JEFFERSON ST
Franklin, IN 46131
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 28 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1134954647 (317) 736-3300

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
465 services182 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
148 services141 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
56 services56 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
17 services15 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more 99202
This service involves an initial visit to the doctor's office or other outpatient setting. It typically lasts between 15-29 minutes. The doctor will review your medical history, conduct a physical examination, and discuss your health concerns. It's a chance to establish your health baseline and address any immediate medical issues.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center Fort Worth

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Worth, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450137
Location1400 Eighth AveFort Worth, TX 76104 · Tarrant County
Birthing friendly

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Waxahachie

Acute Care Hospitals · Waxahachie, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450372
Location2400 N Interstate Highway 35EWaxahachie, TX 75165 · Ellis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Grapevine

Acute Care Hospitals · Grapevine, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450563
Location1650 W College StGrapevine, TX 76051 · Tarrant County
Emergency services Birthing friendly
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450851
Location621 North Hall StreetDallas, TX 75226 · Dallas County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75165 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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 2

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers23 claims25 services$16.19 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers24 claims26 services$71.61 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.

DR. HARMAN PREET KAUR MD
Internal Medicine
2400 N I 35
WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165
Ellis County (469) 843-4280
AARON FRANKEL MD
Emergency Medicine
2400 N I 35
WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165
Ellis County (469) 843-4000
LAM LE
Internal Medicine
2400 N I 35
WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165
Ellis County (469) 843-4000
MRS. EMILY ANN COOPER M.D.
Emergency Medicine
2400 N I 35
WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165
Ellis County (469) 843-4000
LOGAN MICHAEL SELLS MS, RDN, LD
Dietitian, Registered
2400 N I 35
WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165
Ellis County (469) 843-4461
KAMRAN BHATTI MD
Family Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
2400 N I 35
WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165
Ellis County (469) 483-4280
CAITLYN EILEEN EMIGH MD
Emergency Medicine
2400 N I 35
WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165
Ellis County (469) 843-4000
ALLISON CASPERSEN NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2400 N I 35
WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165
Ellis County (469) 843-4400

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 Farhana Polara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Farhana Polara is 1821449786. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 22, 2016.

Where is Farhana Polara located?

Farhana Polara practices at 2400 N I 35, Waxahachie, TX 75165. The listed phone number is (469) 843-4000.

What is Farhana Polara's specialty?

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

Is Farhana Polara enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Farhana Polara 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Farhana Polara's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Farhana Polara reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Healthtexas Provider Network (Waxahachie, TX), Ies Hospitalists PLLC (Dallas, TX), Ies Hsp Oklahoma LLC (Lawton, OK) and Ies Hsp Indiana LLC (Franklin, IN). Each 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 Farhana Polara's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Farhana Polara accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Farhana Polara 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 Farhana Polara affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Farhana Polara is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center Fort Worth, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Waxahachie, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Grapevine and Baylor Scott & White Heart & Vascular Hospital - Dallas.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Farhana Polara was last updated on April 12, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.