Jennifer Lori Cunningham-Farbstein, M.D.

Critical Care Medicine

Internal Medicine

Jennifer Lori Cunningham-Farbstein is a Critical Care Medicine specialist based in Houston, TX with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS), INTERNAL MEDICINE

(713) 397-6936Houston, TX
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 27 years in internal medicine, Jennifer Lori Cunningham-Farbstein, M.D. is a long-established critical care medicine specialist in Houston. A Baylor College of Medicine graduate since 1999, she brings 27+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease.

1 of 56 Internal Medicine providers in TXSee all Internal Medicine in Houston27+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 3582dNPPES updated 2016-08-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

8403 Lorrie Dr, Houston, TX 77025-3236

Fax: (866) 459-2296
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

92

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Chronic Kidney Disease
72%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Heart Failure
68%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

Ischemic Heart Disease
66%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Diabetes
62%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

COPD
61%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

Arthritis
58%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$20 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Jennifer Lori Cunningham-Farbstein's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1999

    Baylor College of Medicine

  2. 27 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineCritical Care Medicine in HoustonAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Taxonomy: 207RC0200X

Education & Training

Baylor College of Medicine (Class of 1999)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 100039

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Virtual Critical Care Medicine Care With Jennifer Lori Cunningham-Farbstein

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Jennifer Lori Cunningham-Farbstein for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Houston required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Jennifer Lori Cunningham-Farbstein

NPI records show Dr. Cunningham-Farbstein as active with telehealth listed in Houston, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (713) 397-6936.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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