Quick answers
- Does Carlos J. Vital accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carlos J. Vital accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Carlos J. Vital see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 134 Original Medicare patients and 27,421 services for Carlos J. Vital. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carlos J. Vital's NPI number?
- 1871588541. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Carlos J. Vital, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 134 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 27,421 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens (95165)7,522 services
- Test for allergy using allergenic extract (95004)4,160 services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)4,160 services
- Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (J0696)1,439 services
- Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin (95024)1,281 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Asthma74%
- Arthritis49%
- Diabetes32%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
Practice locations
Addresses where Carlos J. Vital is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11920 Astoria Blvd, Suite 370Houston, TX 77089 (713) 538‑1240
- 1213 Hermann Dr, Suite 550Houston, TX 77004 (713) 820‑6380
Specialties
- Allergy/Immunologyprimary
Other allergist and immunologists in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871588541 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians