Active NPI 1649224924 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Richard A Goldfarb , MD

Urology • Houston, TX

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Richard Goldfarb, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Urology in Houston, TX. Practice services are available at 6560 FANNIN ST under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, automated urinalysis test, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6560 Fannin St
Suite #1440

Houston, TX 770302761

Telephone 7137909700

Fax 7137901328

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Cardioscan, Inc. Facility NPI 1760483630

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Houston, TX

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 24.3 Yrs

State Avg: 25.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

192 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (1027 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

40.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

32.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	273	266	$132.93	$128.42
81003 Automated urinalysis test	225	216	$2.25	$2.20
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	172	164	$16.91	$16.37
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	163	162	$8.85	$8.41
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	98	64	$63.73	$62.38
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	34	30	$94.24	$85.76
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	28	27	$11.30	$11.24
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	18	18	$253.70	$80.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J9030 Bcg live intravesical instillation, 1 mg	2,750	13	$2.90	$2.85
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg	2,460	25	$23.68	$23.28
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,455	859	$133.68	$131.10
81003 Automated urinalysis test	1,429	848	$2.28	$2.20
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	1,084	165	$64.53	$64.28
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	868	616	$8.28	$8.05
J1952 Leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg	840	16	$82.64	$81.32
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	312	189	$11.33	$11.08
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	294	185	$94.05	$91.36
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	101	92	$252.57	$81.86
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	80	80	$176.20	$172.12
51720 Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder	57	14	$95.46	$87.94
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	46	30	$15.33	$14.58
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	38	37	$184.42	$184.83
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	31	30	$32.97	$33.05
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	29	27	$15.33	$10.37
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	27	27	$116.33	$110.86
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	27	26	$250.23	$133.47
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	23	17	$34.91	$34.98
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	22	22	$793.85	$716.89
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	20	17	$79.13	$79.21
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	18	18	$31.33	$31.41
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	15	13	$103.24	$71.84
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	13	13	$226.99	$227.28
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	13	12	$6.54	$6.55
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	12	11	$424.99	$424.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg	1,920	19	$21.41	$21.19
81003 Automated urinalysis test	1,542	893	$2.28	$2.22
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	1,033	219	$65.67	$64.76
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,015	590	$95.95	$92.80
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	874	607	$3.03	$2.96
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	751	634	$134.73	$131.40
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	351	228	$11.21	$10.88
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	132	15	$200.97	$170.46
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	127	127	$181.36	$169.23
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	119	111	$260.88	$81.04
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	55	42	$14.49	$11.77
51720 Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder	51	11	$97.10	$88.63
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	33	32	$268.67	$130.87
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	28	25	$14.91	$14.79
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	25	24	$46.16	$36.36
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	23	19	$81.29	$80.45
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	22	15	$36.13	$33.14
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	20	20	$850.75	$684.35
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	20	11	$0.53	$0.50
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	19	18	$193.64	$176.90
96401 Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	18	16	$80.94	$79.72
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	16	16	$203.41	$201.41
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	13	11	$478.91	$105.51
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	13	13	$137.79	$137.30
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	12	12	$6.51	$6.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J9030 Bcg live intravesical instillation, 1 mg	2,350	11	$2.85	$2.85
81003 Automated urinalysis test	1,534	880	$2.38	$2.25
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg	1,440	18	$20.19	$20.10
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,077	604	$95.41	$94.20
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	869	597	$3.07	$3.00
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	545	480	$136.02	$135.07
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	311	205	$11.20	$10.85
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	150	19	$210.61	$172.55
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	125	125	$176.54	$175.65
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	92	85	$251.03	$80.23
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	66	52	$14.93	$12.63
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	53	50	$266.24	$136.25
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	53	50	$34.96	$33.11
51720 Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder	50	12	$100.95	$89.71
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	25	25	$757.45	$765.64
96401 Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	24	18	$84.28	$85.13
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	24	19	$35.22	$33.05
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	22	19	$14.69	$14.86
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	20	13	$86.87	$83.50
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	16	14	$205.24	$207.65
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	14	$55.94	$56.46
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	13	13	$241.19	$243.54
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	13	13	$150.25	$137.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,404	837	$79.28	$77.53
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg	1,139	13	$19.58	$19.48
81003 Automated urinalysis test	1,025	697	$5.04	$2.22
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	749	559	$3.11	$2.98
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	197	145	$10.94	$10.73
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	147	18	$222.25	$220.82
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	105	102	$113.58	$112.42
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	85	77	$226.87	$82.50
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	78	78	$172.19	$169.28
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	42	40	$15.02	$12.78
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	33	18	$32.70	$32.92
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	28	25	$260.50	$138.86
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	28	25	$34.11	$34.23
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	27	15	$40.80	$41.18
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	20	20	$772.21	$776.48
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	17	$47.00	$46.28
96401 Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	18	13	$81.58	$82.21
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	18	17	$14.86	$14.82
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	15	15	$108.18	$108.86
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	14	13	$78.57	$79.31
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	12	11	$777.25	$608.48
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	11	11	$147.91	$148.72

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test	1,336	905	$5.03	$2.44
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	812	610	$5.03	$2.94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	797	588	$77.88	$75.33
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	795	653	$114.06	$110.20
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	289	192	$13.49	$12.87
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	125	125	$170.32	$166.84
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	115	18	$228.53	$224.38
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	106	99	$198.57	$80.86
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	70	57	$15.24	$12.85
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	48	46	$263.42	$130.80
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	45	43	$33.30	$33.05
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	29	18	$31.76	$31.53
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	28	13	$41.95	$40.25
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	25	25	$769.06	$763.35
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	19	16	$493.40	$142.81
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	18	17	$77.33	$76.75
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	15	15	$149.73	$148.73
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	14	12	$69.97	$59.62
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	12	$49.47	$46.03
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	13	13	$114.97	$98.08
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	12	11	$81.15	$74.33
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	12	11	$17.16	$17.03
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	11	11	$765.76	$595.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test	1,279	793	$4.92	$2.70
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	929	673	$112.65	$108.57
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	750	563	$5.09	$2.93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	567	387	$79.45	$72.23
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	237	165	$16.69	$16.07
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	118	18	$215.09	$211.05
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	112	112	$175.24	$164.47
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	108	103	$178.66	$82.76
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	74	62	$16.43	$15.30
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	44	38	$267.72	$129.16
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	42	36	$40.47	$32.44
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	28	18	$31.84	$31.26
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	19	19	$776.45	$757.99
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	19	17	$165.19	$141.93
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	11	$45.14	$44.46
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	17	16	$798.26	$584.39
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	16	16	$158.52	$121.55
96401 Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	15	11	$82.18	$80.99
52005 Insertion of tube into ureter using an endoscope through bladder area	13	11	$279.40	$72.38
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	13	11	$514.01	$130.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test	1,145	766	$3.13	$2.99
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	685	533	$5.12	$2.91
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	669	535	$77.06	$72.61
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	451	410	$112.75	$108.16
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	191	150	$20.15	$19.34
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	120	94	$47.27	$43.45
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	116	103	$174.18	$101.86
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	112	20	$236.07	$191.46
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	67	67	$170.61	$162.87
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	50	40	$17.06	$15.49
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	43	42	$155.26	$140.99
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	29	29	$211.71	$208.55
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	26	20	$35.74	$31.53
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	26	24	$252.27	$135.40
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	26	24	$62.11	$32.97
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	24	12	$40.36	$39.71
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	20	16	$26.10	$25.69
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	20	18	$97.79	$34.08
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	19	16	$74.22	$73.03
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	14	14	$886.85	$872.68
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	13	13	$62.10	$61.16
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	13	12	$748.09	$577.74
55876 Placement of device in prostate for radiation therapy	12	12	$140.67	$138.61
A4648 Tissue marker, implantable, any type, each	12	12	$200.00	$70.70

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License TX F0207

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.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 18, 2018

Urology (License #F0207 in TX)

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NPI Profile Active November 19, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 19, 2007

Registered at 6560 FANNIN ST, SUITE #1440, HOUSTON, TX 770302761 (Tel: 7137909700)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 19, 2007

Registered at PO BOX 1400, HOUSTON, TX 772511400 (Tel: 7133510644)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 19, 2007

Recorded as RICHARD GOLDFARB, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 19, 2007

Specialist (License #F0207 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 20, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1649224924

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 20, 2006

Last Update: December 18, 2018

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

Po Box 1400

Houston, TX 772511400

Phone: 7133510644

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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