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DR. AMANDA WALTON BASFORD M.D.
NPI 1003834904
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Houston, TX

Active since July 18, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6565 FANNIN ST, FONDREN 270, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 441-0006(713) 790-2797 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 29, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Amanda Walton Basford M.d. NPPES

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

DR. AMANDA WALTON BASFORD M.D. (NPI 1003834904) is an individual nephrology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (M1496) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Hospital System, and is a graduate of Baylor College Of Medicine (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003834904
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. AMANDA WALTON BASFORDCredential: M.D.
Location Address6565 FANNIN ST, FONDREN 270Houston, TX 77030-2703
Mailing Address6565 Fannin St, Fondren 270Houston, TX 77030-2703 · (713) 441-0006 · Fax (713) 790-2797
Phone(713) 441-0006
Fax(713) 790-2797
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSBaylor College Of MedicineGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 29, 2011
✔ NPI 1003834904 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in TX · M1496
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License M1496 (TX)
6565 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX 77030
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Amanda Rhea Walton M.d.

Other Identifiers 9

OtherP00947183TX · Medicare Rr
Medicaid094010801TX
Medicaid184374004TX
Medicare PINTXB119549TX
Other1003834904TX · Blue Cross Blue Shield
OtherTXB110289Medicare Ptan
Medicare UPINI60170
Medicaid184374001TX
Medicare PIN00J21ATX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Amanda Walton Basford M.d. 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 ID2163428418
PECOS Enrollment IDI20061010000771
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Amanda Basford reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Kidney Specialists Of North Houston
33 mi
Nephrology
129 VISION PARK BLVD STE 109
Shenandoah, TX 77384
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 10 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1952615361 (936) 273-0836

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

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.
209 services61 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.
158 services80 patients
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 99490
Chronic care management services involve a healthcare professional directing clinical staff in managing your chronic conditions. This includes the first 20 minutes per month of services like medication management, care coordination, and health monitoring to help improve your health and quality of life.
157 services40 patients
Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 99439
Chronic Care Management services involve regular check-ins with healthcare professionals to manage two or more chronic conditions. It includes an additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time per month, directed by a healthcare professional, to ensure optimal health management.
106 services40 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.
98 services81 patients
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90960
Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies your blood using a machine. It helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can't do their job. This service includes 4 or more visits per month with a physician to monitor your health and adjust your treatment as needed.
67 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Memorial Hermann Hospital System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450184
Location1635 North Loop WestHouston, TX 77008 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hca Houston Healthcare Conroe

Acute Care Hospitals · Conroe, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450222
Location504 Medical Center BlvdConroe, TX 77304 · Montgomery County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Luke's The Woodlands Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · The Woodlands, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450862
Location17200 St Luke's WayThe Woodlands, TX 77384 · Montgomery County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Chi St Lukes Lakeside Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · The Woodlands, TX
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number670059
Location17400 St Lukes WayThe Woodlands, TX 77384 · Montgomery County
Emergency services

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · The Woodlands, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number670122
Location17201 Interstate 45 SouthThe Woodlands, TX 77385 · Montgomery County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
61%262 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
97%115 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation Post-Discharge
The percentage of discharges from any inpatient facility (e.g. hospital, skilled nursing facility, or rehabilitation facility) for patients 18 years and older of age seen within 30 days following discharge in the office by the physician, prescribing…
Patients 65+: 100% · 80 patients
100%82 patients
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
77%324 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
96%218 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
83%324 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
2%324 patients1/55-star benchmark: 59%
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 5

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

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
5 suppliers39 claims4,830 services$0.32 avg. paid by Medicare
Prednisone, immediate release or delayed release, oral, 1 mg J7512
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
2 suppliers13 claims1,950 services$0.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg J7517
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
3 suppliers26 claims4,080 services$0.18 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
5 suppliers39 claims39 services$17.99 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
4 suppliers38 claims43 services$11.72 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.

SMAROULA DILIOGLOU PHD
Specialist/Technologist, Pathology
6565 FANNIN ST, MS205
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 394-6450
MS. PRISCILLA DIAZ RN
Registered Nurse
6565 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 441-2030
HOUSTON METHODIST CARDIOVASCULAR ANESTHESIA
Anesthesiology
6565 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 667-6097
LAN ZHOU MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
6565 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 394-6450
MRS. AMY REYES MICLAT RN, MS, CCRN, APRN-B
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
6565 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 441-4999
DR. MAHEEN ADAM WARDAK MD
Anesthesiology
6565 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 441-2194
DR. SHUANG LI M.D.
Hospitalist
6565 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 368-9466
THUYTRAN NGUYEN NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
6565 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (817) 451-4208

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 Amanda Basford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amanda Basford is 1003834904. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Amanda Rhea Walton M.D..

Where is Amanda Basford located?

Amanda Basford practices at 6565 Fannin St Fondren 270, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 441-0006.

What is Amanda Basford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Amanda Basford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Amanda Basford 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Amanda Basford's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Amanda Basford reassigns Medicare benefits to Kidney Specialists Of North Houston (Shenandoah, TX). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Amanda Basford's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Amanda Basford accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 2 other insurers list Amanda Basford 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 Amanda Basford affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Amanda Basford is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Hospital System, Hca Houston Healthcare Conroe, St Luke's The Woodlands Hospital, Chi St Lukes Lakeside Hospital and Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Amanda Basford was last updated on September 29, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.