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Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD

(340 Ratings)

Specializes in: Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Surgery

Emory University School of Medicine

930 Kohlers Crossing Suite 650
Kyle, TX 78640

(512) 459-8753

Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD is a cardiac surgeon in Austin, TX specializing in cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD is affiliated with Ascension, Baylor Scott & White Health, St. David's HealthCare, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons, Dell Seton Medical Center, The University of Texas (UT) System, Heart Hospital of Austin St. David's Medical Center, Ascension Seton Hays, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple, Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock, Ascension Seton Williamson and Ascension Seton Northwest.

Office Locations

Ascension Seton Northwest

1010 West 40th Street
Austin, TX 78756

(512) 459-8753

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302 University Boulevard
Round Rock, TX 78665

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3201 South Austin Avenue Suite 255
Georgetown, TX 78626

(512) 501-4287

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4316 James Casey Building E Suite 202
Austin, TX 78745

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930 Kohlers Crossing Suite 650
Kyle, TX 78640

(512) 459-8753

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In The News

“The screenings are a great resource to the community, says Dr. Faraz Kerendi, surgical director of the Heart Valve Clinic at Heart Hospital of Austin and cardiothoracic surgeon at Cardiothoracic...”—"Back to school: Sign up for free heart screenings", Austin American-Statesman, July 2018

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

mitral valve reconstruction

mitral valvuloplasty

open-heart mitral valvuloplasty

surgical valvuloplasty

valvuloplasty

In 2023, Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD had a list price for mitral valve reconstruction, mitral valvuloplasty, open-heart mitral valvuloplasty, surgical valvuloplasty, and valvuloplasty that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

cardiac procedures

In 2023, Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD performed more cardiac procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

heart valve repair

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

mitral valve repair

open-heart aortic valve replacement

In 2012, Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD had a list price for heart valve repair, hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), mitral valve repair, and open-heart aortic valve replacement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Austin, TX during 2012 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	12
bypass surgery	35
cardiac procedures	142
doctor visit	68
hospital care	58
inpatient care	58
minimally invasive procedures	30
open surgery	70
thoracic (chest) imaging	17
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	82
vascular procedures	18
X-rays	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Austin, TX during 2013 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	23
bypass surgery	48
cardiac procedures	175
doctor visit	108
hospital care	44
inpatient care	44
minimally invasive procedures	23
open surgery	96
thoracic (chest) imaging	15
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	119
X-rays	15

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	36
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	44
Heart Failure	68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	46
Dementia	11
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Austin, TX during 2014 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	15
bypass surgery	33
cardiac procedures	151
doctor visit	69
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
minimally invasive procedures	26
open surgery	66
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	81
vascular procedures	11

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	39
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	55
Heart Failure	70
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	41
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Austin, TX during 2015 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	14
bypass surgery	33
cardiac procedures	178
doctor visit	115
hospital care	44
inpatient care	44
minimally invasive procedures	44
open surgery	66
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	80
vascular procedures	30

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	378
Black	0
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	100
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	49
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	43
Dementia	14
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Austin, TX during 2016 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	33
cardiac procedures	210
doctor visit	98
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
lab tests	18
minimally invasive procedures	37
open surgery	66
thoracic (chest) imaging	17
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	66
vascular procedures	37
X-rays	17

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	177
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	46
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	45
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	49
Dementia	24
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Austin, TX during 2017 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	12
bypass surgery	44
cardiac procedures	246
doctor visit	92
hospital care	58
inpatient care	58
lab tests	12
minimally invasive procedures	38
open surgery	100
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	100
vascular procedures	54

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	57
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	45
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	40
Dementia	24
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Austin, TX during 2018 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	15
bypass surgery	41
cardiac procedures	249
doctor visit	101
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42
lab tests	18
minimally invasive procedures	44
open surgery	97
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	97
vascular procedures	75

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	218
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	42
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	54
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	37
Dementia	30
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Austin, TX during 2019 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	55
cardiac procedures	290
doctor visit	122
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42
lab tests	12
minimally invasive procedures	40
open surgery	110
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	110
ultrasound (sonogram)	15
vascular procedures	81

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	194
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	41
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	52
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	48
Dementia	29
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Austin, TX during 2020 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	29
cardiac procedures	218
doctor visit	88
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35
lab tests	15
minimally invasive procedures	31
open surgery	58
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	58
vascular procedures	31

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	50
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	39
Dementia	29
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Austin, TX during 2021 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, vascular procedures and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	19
cardiac procedures	164
doctor visit	129
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32
minimally invasive procedures	39
open surgery	38
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	38
vascular procedures	39

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	210
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	42
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	40
Dementia	28
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Austin, TX during 2022 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	31
cardiac procedures	188
doctor visit	126
hospital care	31
inpatient care	31
minimally invasive procedures	30
open surgery	62
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	62
vascular procedures	30

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	59
Heart Failure	69
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Austin, TX were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and vascular procedures.

ablation	15
bypass surgery	36
cardiac procedures	201
doctor visit	101
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38
lab tests	15
minimally invasive procedures	34
open surgery	75
thoracic (chest) imaging	16
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	81
ultrasound (sonogram)	15
vascular procedures	40
X-rays	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	192
Hispanic	20
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	86
85 and over	32
Less than 65	10
65 to 74	88

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	45
Cancer	14
Dementia	19

Education & Training

Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD graduated from Emory University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery- American Board of Thoracic Surgery and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine

Residency: Emory University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery- American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ascension

Baylor Scott & White Health

St. David's HealthCare

Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons

Dell Seton Medical Center

The University of Texas (UT) System

Heart Hospital of Austin St. David's Medical Center

Ascension Seton Hays

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock

Ascension Seton Williamson

Ascension Seton Northwest

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: BlueCross BlueShield ParPlan, Superior Health Plan, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA Open Access Plus In Network, CIGNA Choice Fund, CIGNA Open Access Plus, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Aetna Choice POS II, WellCare, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare Select Plus, United Healthcare Select, United Healthcare Choice Plus, Blue Choice, Railroad Medicare, United Healthcare Choice, TRICARE Prime, Guardian, TRICARE Extra, Aetna QPOS, United Healthcare Navigate, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Aetna Managed Choice, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, TRICARE, Blue California, Aetna Select, United Healthcare Navigate Plus, Aetna HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Hendrick Health Employee Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group, Aetna-Health Network Only, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA), Medicare-Traditional Medicare, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO, Aetna-Group Retiree Medicare PPO - Limited to Exxon/Mobil, Aetna-Open Access Select, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group, Aetna-Aetna Medicare Prime Plan (HMO), FirstCare Health Plans-CHIP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Covenant Preferred HMO, Aetna-Aetna Signature Administrators, Aetna-Health Network Option, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-EPO Network-Individual/Family, Aetna-Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family and Aetna-Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

BlueCross BlueShield ParPlan

Superior Health Plan

Aetna Medicare PPO

CIGNA Open Access Plus In Network

CIGNA Choice Fund

CIGNA Open Access Plus

Aetna Open Access Managed Choice

Aetna Open Access Elect Choice

Aetna Choice POS II

WellCare

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare Select Plus

United Healthcare Select

United Healthcare Choice Plus

Blue Choice

Railroad Medicare

United Healthcare Choice

TRICARE Prime

Guardian

TRICARE Extra

Aetna QPOS

United Healthcare Navigate

United Healthcare

Aetna Open Choice PPO

Aetna Managed Choice

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

TRICARE

Blue California

Aetna Select

United Healthcare Navigate Plus

Aetna HMO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Hendrick Health Employee Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group

Aetna-Health Network Only

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA)

Medicare-Traditional Medicare

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO

Aetna-Group Retiree Medicare PPO - Limited to Exxon/Mobil

Aetna-Open Access Select

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group

Aetna-Aetna Medicare Prime Plan (HMO)

FirstCare Health Plans-CHIP

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Covenant Preferred HMO

Aetna-Aetna Signature Administrators

Aetna-Health Network Option

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-EPO Network-Individual/Family

Aetna-Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP)

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family

Aetna-Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.99 out of 5 stars based on 340 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Austin, TX.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AtriCure, Inc.	$719,667 EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX $136,873	ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM $130,971	EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX, MODELS $80,222	AtriCure Synergy Ablation Systems $53,607	Epi-Sense Guided Coagulation Sys $44,153	Other $273,840
nContact Surgical, Inc	$122,403 EPi-Sense Guided Coagulation Device with VisiTrax $63,068	Cardiovascular $59,335
Abbott Laboratories	$114,694 Mitra Clip system $10,122	EPIC $742	MitraClip $573	AMPLATZER Occluders $444	MitraClip System $388	Other $102,426
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$41,927 Avalus $5,396	CoreValve Evolut $5,083	Heart Valves $3,787	Mosaic $2,487	Hancock $1,145	Other $24,028
Sorin Group USA Inc.	$39,929 Tissue Heart Valves $20,508	Aortic Tissue Valve - Perceval $14,965	Aortic Tissue Valve - Mitroflow PRT $4,221	Sutureless Valves $154	All Sorin CP $60	Other $21
Other	$122,281 SURGIFLO Hemostatic Matrix $33,445	VISTASEAL $20,878	Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $13,901	Transcatheter Heart Valves $11,602	Avalus $9,296	Other $33,159

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$832,820
Travel and Lodging	$195,032
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$66,250
Food and Beverage	$47,915
Honoraria	$11,250
Other	$7,634

Research Payments

Dr. Faraz Kerendi, MD has received 59 research payments totaling $490,885.

Biography

Dr. Faraz Kerendi is a physician who specializes in cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Kerendi is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Health, Dell Seton Medical Center, and Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons. He takes United Healthcare Navigate, Blue California, and CIGNA Plans, in addition to other insurance carriers. He attended Emory University School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with Emory University. His distinctions include: Texas Super Doctors and Texas Rising Stars. Dr. Kerendi speaks Spanish.