Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Elsa Sotelo-Rafiq, M.D.

Anatomic Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1740424142
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6565 Fannin St, M227
Houston, TX 770302703
(713) 441-3490
fax (713) 793-1603
Mailing address
2120 El Paseo St, # 3007
Houston, TX 770543241

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0101X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #N/A

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1740424142. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
694
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$22,578
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 272 164 $35
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 104 19 $26
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique 57 51 $26
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report 55 48 $25
88300 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination 49 47 $4
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 49 36 $78
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 47 39 $11
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block 38 23 $55
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 23 22 $33

In context: peer comparison

Among 19 peers in Houston Anatomic Pathology Physician, average services per provider: 175. This provider delivers 4.0× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Elsa Sotelo-Rafiq's medical specialty?
Dr. Elsa Sotelo-Rafiq practices Anatomic Pathology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Elsa Sotelo-Rafiq practice?
Dr. Elsa Sotelo-Rafiq practices at 6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX 770302703. Office phone: 7134413490.
What is Dr. Elsa Sotelo-Rafiq's NPI?
Dr. Elsa Sotelo-Rafiq's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740424142, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Elsa Sotelo-Rafiq accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Elsa Sotelo-Rafiq accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Elsa Sotelo-Rafiq commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341); Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (HCPCS 88112). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.