Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Heather Avelar, M.D.

Geriatric Psychiatry Physician · Psychiatry Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1720253115
  • 18 yrs on file
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
7505 Main St Ste 300
Houston, TX 770304523
(281) 885-8469
Mailing address
104 Whispering Pines Ave
Friendswood, TX 775464911

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 22, 2023
Specialty taxonomy
2084P0805X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #R1494

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720253115. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
181
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$18,100
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 97 26 $127
90833 Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 84 23 $69

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Houston Geriatric Psychiatry Physician, average services per provider: 57. This provider delivers 3.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$335
Transactions
16
Manufacturers
10
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC 3 $68.85
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. 3 $61.89
Abbvie INC. 3 $51.96
Lundbeck LLC 1 $28.05
Alkermes, INC. 1 $27.11
Corium, LLC 1 $26.94
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, INC. 1 $19.42
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. 1 $18.87
Vanda Pharmaceuticals INC. 1 $15.81
Sage Therapeutics, INC. 1 $15.74

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$335

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
693
Patients
107
Total drug cost
$19,775
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Sertraline Hcl Generic 154 41 $2,830
Trazodone Hcl Generic 87 35 $1,092
Buspirone Hcl Generic 85 19 $3,271
Quetiapine Fumarate Generic 51 0 $2,129
Fluoxetine Hcl Generic 50 12 $1,618
Olanzapine Generic 39 0 $433
Mirtazapine Generic 33 0 $1,237
Bupropion Xl (Bupropion Hcl) Brand 31 0 $1,614
Risperidone Generic 31 0 $1,705
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 26 0 $1,678

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Heather Avelar's medical specialty?
Dr. Heather Avelar practices Geriatric Psychiatry Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Heather Avelar practice?
Dr. Heather Avelar practices at 7505 Main St Ste 300, Houston, TX 770304523. Office phone: 2818858469.
What is Dr. Heather Avelar's NPI?
Dr. Heather Avelar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720253115, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Heather Avelar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit (HCPCS 90833). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.