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DR. PREM KUMAR NOWLAKHA M.D.,
NPI 1043245988
Internal Medicine in Sugar Land, TX

Active since July 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3511 TOWN CENTER BLVD S, SUGAR LAND, TX 77479(281) 565-0738 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 9, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Prem Kumar Nowlakha M.d., NPPES

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

DR. PREM KUMAR NOWLAKHA M.D., (NPI 1043245988) is an individual internal medicine provider in Sugar Land, Texas, licensed in Texas (K2250) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1982).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043245988
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PREM KUMAR NOWLAKHACredential: M.D.,
Location Address3511 TOWN CENTER BLVD SSugar Land, TX 77479-1285
Mailing Address3511 Town Center Blvd SSugar Land, TX 77479-1285 · (281) 565-0738
Phone(281) 565-0738
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1982
Enumeration DateJuly 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 9, 2025
NPPES CertifiedDecember 9, 2025
✔ NPI 1043245988 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · K2250
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.
3511 TOWN CENTER BLVD S, Sugar Land, TX 77479
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid096416502TX

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, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Prem Kumar Nowlakha 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 ID5294867057
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100715000106
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

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
64 services32 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.

Reported Quality Measures

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…
100%49 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
100%44 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
1 supplier11 claims11 services$19.33 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
1 supplier11 claims11 services$104.40 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 3

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

P.K.NOWLAKHA.M.D.,PA
Internal Medicine
3511 TOWN CENTER BLVD S, SUITE 101
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Fort Bend County (281) 565-0738
DR. SHAHID Q MALLICK M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
3511 TOWN CENTER BLVD S, SUITE #102
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Fort Bend County (281) 491-1185
SHAHID MALLICK MD PA SWEETWATER PULMONARY & SLEEP DISORDER CENTER
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
3511 TOWN CENTER BLVD S, SUITE #102
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Fort Bend County (281) 491-1185

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 Prem Nowlakha's NPI number?

The NPI number for Prem Nowlakha is 1043245988. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 11, 2006.

Where is Prem Nowlakha located?

Prem Nowlakha practices at 3511 Town Center Blvd S, Sugar Land, TX 77479. The listed phone number is (281) 565-0738.

What is Prem Nowlakha's specialty?

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

Is Prem Nowlakha enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Prem Nowlakha 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 Prem Nowlakha 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 4 other insurers list Prem Nowlakha 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 Prem Nowlakha affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Prem Nowlakha is affiliated with Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Prem Nowlakha was last updated on December 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.