Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Carlos Encarnacion, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1508132812
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1313 Hermann Dr
Houston, TX 770047005
(713) 527-5000
Additional location
21214 Northwest Fwy
Cypress, TX 774293373
(832) 912-3773
Mailing address
118 Shenandoah Dr Ste A
Shenandoah, TX 773811203

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 1, 2019
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #S2025

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1508132812. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$549
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abiomed 1 $141.59
Medtronic, INC. 1 $126.08
Ethicon US, LLC 2 $90.08
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 1 $47.03
HemoSonics LLC 1 $36.52
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, Plc 1 $30.63
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 1 $28.84
Smith+Nephew, INC. 1 $27.26
Daiichi Sankyo INC. 1 $21.42

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$521
Education
$29

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Carlos Encarnacion's medical specialty?
Dr. Carlos Encarnacion practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Carlos Encarnacion practice?
Dr. Carlos Encarnacion practices at 1313 Hermann Dr, Houston, TX 770047005. Office phone: 7135275000.
What is Dr. Carlos Encarnacion's NPI?
Dr. Carlos Encarnacion's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508132812, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carlos Encarnacion accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carlos Encarnacion accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.