SAIF K ALTAIE MD
NPI 1003205683
Internal Medicine in Sugar Land, TX

Active since January 20, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
99.14/100
CMS Quality Rating
16655 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUGAR LAND, TX 77479(281) 274-7000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 20, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 4, 2024, Aug 16, 2023, Jan 27, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Saif K Altaie Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

SAIF K ALTAIE MD (NPI 1003205683) is an individual internal medicine provider in Sugar Land, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q4013) and active in the NPI registry since January 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003205683
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameSAIF K ALTAIECredential: MD
Location Address16655 SOUTHWEST FWYSugar Land, TX 77479-2329
Mailing Address11215 Oudney CtRichmond, TX 77407-1883 · (508) 414-7949
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateJanuary 20, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 20, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 20, 2024
NPI 1003205683 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses Licensed in TX · Q4013 Licensed in WI · 2932 Licensed in OK · 38201 Licensed in WA · 61436735
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 2932 (WI)
16655 SOUTHWEST FWY, Sugar Land, TX 77479

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1700 NE 10th StOklahoma City, OK 73104-5404 · Phone (405) 271-8001
Location 21818 N Meade StAppleton, WI 54911-3454 · Phone (920) 735-7645

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Saif K Altaie Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7911212477
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150813010286
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
693 services284 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
240 services229 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
93 services92 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
34 services31 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
28 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sugar Land, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450820
Location16655 Southwest FreewaySugar Land, TX 77479 · Fort Bend County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77479 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

99.14/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality93.89
Promoting Interoperability95
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
100%109 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
7 suppliers32 claims33 services$14.35 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
7 suppliers34 claims35 services$72.86 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
16655 SOUTHWEST FWY
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Technician, Other
16655 SOUTHWEST FWY
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
16655 SOUTHWEST FWY
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Emergency Medicine
16655 SOUTHWEST FWY
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Registered Nurse (Pain Management)
16655 SOUTHWEST FWY
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Emergency Medicine
16655 SOUTHWEST FWY
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Pharmacy (Home Infusion Therapy Pharmacy)
16655 SOUTHWEST FWY
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Family Medicine
16655 SOUTHWEST FWY
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Saif Altaie's NPI number?

The NPI number for Saif Altaie is 1003205683. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 20, 2015.

Where is Saif Altaie located?

Saif Altaie practices at 16655 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX 77479. The listed phone number is (281) 274-7000.

What is Saif Altaie's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Saif Altaie enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Saif Altaie is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Saif Altaie accept?

Health plans from Community Health Choice, Molina Healthcare and WellPoint list Saif Altaie as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Saif Altaie affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Saif Altaie is affiliated with Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Saif Altaie was last updated on March 20, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.