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NORTH HOUSTON ADVANCED SURGICAL ASSOCIATES PLLC
NPI 1023772118
Surgery in Humble, TX

Active since October 26, 2021
18955 N MEMORIAL DR STE 430, HUMBLE, TX 77338(281) 378-3355(281) 378-3356 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 3, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 3, 2025, Jun 27, 2025, Mar 2, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2023).

About North Houston Advanced Surgical Associates Pllc NPPES

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

NORTH HOUSTON ADVANCED SURGICAL ASSOCIATES PLLC (NPI 1023772118) is a healthcare organization registered as a surgery in Humble, Texas and active in the NPI registry since October 2021. The organization lists Malek Kanama, Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023772118
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Legal Business NameNORTH HOUSTON ADVANCED SURGICAL ASSOCIATES PLLC
Location Address18955 N MEMORIAL DR STE 430Humble, TX 77338-4264
Mailing Address26400 Kuykendahl Rd Ste C180b214The Woodlands, TX 77375-2882 · (281) 378-3355 · Fax (281) 378-3356
Phone(281) 378-3355
Fax(281) 378-3356
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMalek KanamaManager · (813) 956-3730
Enumeration DateOctober 26, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 3, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 3, 2025
✔ NPI 1023772118 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
18955 N MEMORIAL DR STE 430, Humble, TX 77338
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include WellPoint.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

North Houston Advanced Surgical Associates Pllc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to North Houston Advanced Surgical Associates PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Malek Kanama
General Surgery
NPI 1023291705
18955 N MEMORIAL DR STE 430
Humble, TX 77338
(281) 378-3355
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Alen Babakhani, MD
General Surgery
NPI 1427259837
18955 N MEMORIAL DR STE 430
Humble, TX 77338
(281) 378-3355
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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

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 North Houston Advanced Surgical Associates PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for North Houston Advanced Surgical Associates PLLC is 1023772118. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 26, 2021.

Where is North Houston Advanced Surgical Associates PLLC located?

North Houston Advanced Surgical Associates PLLC is located at 18955 N Memorial Dr Ste 430, Humble, TX 77338. The listed phone number is (281) 378-3355.

What is North Houston Advanced Surgical Associates PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is North Houston Advanced Surgical Associates PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. North Houston Advanced Surgical Associates PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through North Houston Advanced Surgical Associates PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in General Surgery, reassign their Medicare billing to North Houston Advanced Surgical Associates PLLC. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does North Houston Advanced Surgical Associates PLLC accept?

Health plans from WellPoint list North Houston Advanced Surgical Associates PLLC 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for North Houston Advanced Surgical Associates PLLC was last updated on September 3, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months 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.