DR. KATAFAN ACHKAR MD
NPI 1063413235
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Webster, TX

Q: What is Katafan Achkar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katafan Achkar is 1063413235. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 10, 2005.

Q: What is Katafan Achkar's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Katafan Achkar was last updated on May 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since August 10, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

600 N KOBAYASHI STE 311, WEBSTER, TX 77598(281) 724-8296 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 28, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 28, 2026, Apr 13, 2026, Mar 6, 2026 and 5 more (8 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Dr. Katafan Achkar Md NPPES

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

DR. KATAFAN ACHKAR MD (NPI 1063413235) is an individual nephrology provider in Webster, Texas, licensed in Texas (J8192) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, and maintains 8 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063413235

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X

Provider Legal NameDR. KATAFAN ACHKARCredential: MD

Location Address600 N KOBAYASHI STE 311Webster, TX 77598-4841

Mailing AddressPo Box 58538Webster, TX 77598-8538 · (281) 724-8296 · Fax (281) 724-1858

Phone(281) 724-8296

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1990

Enumeration DateAugust 10, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateMay 28, 20268 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 28, 2026

✔ NPI 1063413235 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 · J8192

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 J8192 (TX)

600 N KOBAYASHI STE 311, Webster, TX 77598

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Secondary Practice Locations 8

Location 1600 N Kobayashi Ste 110Webster, TX 77598-4841 · Phone (281) 338-1701

Location 2500 N Kobayashi Ste AWebster, TX 77598-4722 · Phone (281) 724-7341

Location 3905 W Medical Center Blvd Ste 306Webster, TX 77598-4009 · Phone (281) 724-8332

Location 4500 N Kobayashi Ste CWebster, TX 77598-4722 · Phone (281) 816-3092

Location 5600 N Kobayashi Ste 312Webster, TX 77598-4841 · Phone (281) 724-8296 · Fax (281) 724-1858

Location 6600 N Kobayashi Ste 213Webster, TX 77598-4841 · Phone (281) 724-8296

Location 71400 Ravello Rd Ste 110Katy, TX 77449-5164 · Phone (346) 202-0820

Location 8600 N Kobayashi Ste 309Webster, TX 77598-4841 · Phone (281) 724-8332

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

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Katafan Achkar 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 ID5294778023

PECOS Enrollment IDI20101230000473

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 Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Katafan Achkar reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Cls Health PLLC

0.1 mi

Pulmonary Disease

500 N KOBAYASHI STE A
Webster, TX 77598

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
275 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1750305355 (281) 724-1860

Clear Lake Hospitalists PA

0.2 mi

Internal Medicine

500 N KOBAYASHI STE A
Webster, TX 77598

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
54 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1467476051 (281) 724-7341

Kidney Hypertension Transplant Clinic Of Clear Lake PLLC

0.2 mi

Nephrology

500 N KOBAYASHI STE A
Webster, TX 77598

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
7 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1942694146 (281) 724-1860

Q-Health Partners, PLLC

19 mi

Specialist

7015 ALMEDA RD STE 3
Houston, TX 77054

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
31 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1346647260 (713) 520-6875

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 7

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 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.

698 services115 patients

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.

351 services99 patients

Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 90935

Hemodialysis is a treatment that uses a machine to filter waste and excess fluid from your blood when your kidneys can't. A physician checks your health before, during, and after the procedure to ensure it's working effectively for you.

122 services24 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.

109 services103 patients

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.

106 services45 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

36 services27 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake

Acute Care Hospitals · Webster, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number450617

Location500 W Medical Center BlvdWebster, TX 77598 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77598 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

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…

41%69 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy

The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period

100%39 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

100%388 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

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.

78%50 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Ischemic Vascular Disease (IVD): Use of Aspirin or Another Antiplatelet

Percentage of patients 18 years of age and older who were diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) or percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period, or who had an active…

86%21 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

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…

98%118 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user

95%88 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…

72%60 patients3/55-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…

45%60 patients3/55-star benchmark: 79%

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 14

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

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