DR. AHMED OSAMA GABER MD
NPI 1073579835
Transplant Surgery in Houston, TX

NPI Status: Active since April 21, 2006

Contact Information

6550 FANNIN ST
SUITE 1661
HOUSTON, TX
ZIP 77030
Phone: (713) 441-5141

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 50
  • Transplant Surgery
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About AHMED GABER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Ahmed Gaber, a provider established in Houston, Texas with a medical specialization in Transplant Surgery and more than 50 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1073579835 assigned on April 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 204F00000X with license number M5174 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 9 years ago.

NPI
1073579835
Provider Name
DR. AHMED OSAMA GABER MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
6550 FANNIN ST SUITE 1661 HOUSTON, TX 77030
Location Phone
(713) 441-5141
Mailing Address
6550 FANNIN ST SUITE 1661 HOUSTON, TX 77030
Mailing Phone
(713) 441-5141
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
1976
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
04-21-2006
Last Update Date
01-17-2017
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Transplant Surgery

Taxonomy Code
204F00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
M5174
License State
TX
Taxonomy Description
A surgeon who specializes in transplant surgery. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Community Premier Gold 005 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) - HMO
  • Community Premier Gold 021 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) - HMO
  • Community Premier Silver 012 (No deductible for PCP, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) - HMO
  • Community Premier Silver 020 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) - HMO
  • Molina Gold Core 1640 - HMO
  • Molina Gold Core 1640 Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Core 1640 Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Saver 750 - HMO
  • Molina Gold Saver 750 Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Saver 750 Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Standard - HMO
  • Molina Silver Core - HMO
  • Molina Silver Core Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
  • Molina Silver Core Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
  • Wellpoint Essential Bronze 4000 HSA (+ Incentives) - HMO
  • Wellpoint Essential Bronze 6000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
  • Wellpoint Essential Bronze 6000 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP+$0 Select Drugs) - HMO
  • Wellpoint Essential Bronze 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
  • Wellpoint Essential Bronze POS 4500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
  • Wellpoint Essential Bronze POS 5500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
  • Wellpoint Essential Bronze POS 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
  • Wellpoint Essential Catastrophic (+ Incentives) - HMO
  • Wellpoint Essential Gold 1500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
  • Wellpoint Essential Gold 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
188002301MEDICAID (05)TX 
TXB153395MEDICARE PIN (08)TX 
TXB145503MEDICARE PIN (08)TX 
8W1056OTHER (01)TXBCBS
B99135MEDICARE UPIN (02)TN 
8J4930MEDICARE PIN (08)TX 
188002303MEDICARE PIN (08)TX 
8W1056OTHER (01)TXBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
188002303MEDICAID (05)TX 
540467ZSWDMEDICARE PIN (08)TX 
P00442981OTHER (01)TXRAILROAD MEDICARE
188002302MEDICAID (05)TX 
8L15035MEDICARE PIN (08)TX 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Ahmed Gaber is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Ahmed Gaber is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153229083

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20070702000272

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Biopsy of kidney

A kidney biopsy is a medical procedure where a tiny piece of your kidney is removed for testing. This helps doctors identify any abnormalities or diseases. It is usually performed using a special needle under imaging guidance to ensure precision.

This service was performed 15 times for 15 patients

Hernia repair - groin (open)

Hernia repair in the groin area (open) is a surgical procedure to fix a bulge or protrusion, caused by internal tissues pushing through a weak spot in your abdominal wall. In this operation, a small incision is made in the groin area. The protruding tissue is then placed back into the abdomen, and the weakened area is reinforced with stitches or a mesh.

This service was performed for 1-10 patients

Preparation of living donor kidney for transplantation

Preparation of a living donor kidney for transplantation involves a thorough health examination of the donor to ensure they're fit to donate. The kidney is then carefully removed, preserved, and prepared for the recipient. This procedure aims to help those with kidney failure.

This service was performed 13 times for 13 patients

Transplantation of donor kidney

Transplantation of a donor kidney involves replacing a non-functioning kidney with a healthy one from a donor. This procedure can significantly improve the quality of life for those with serious kidney disease. The new kidney can perform the essential task of filtering blood and removing waste.

This service was performed 20 times for 20 patients

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Ahmed Gaber is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL6565 FANNIN
HOUSTON, TX 77030
(713) 790-2221Acute Care Hospitals

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1073579835, we treat the final digit (5) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
0
Unchanged
Pos 3
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
3
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
Check
5
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 7 → 14 → 5 5 → 10 → 1 9 → 18 → 9 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 0 + 1 + 4 + 3 + 1 + 0 + 7 + 1 + 8 + 8 + 6 + 24 = 65

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 65 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1073579835.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Dentist (General Practice)
6550 FANNIN ST, STE 2103
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Dentist (General Practice)
6550 FANNIN ST, STE 2103
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Dentist (General Practice)
6550 FANNIN ST, STE 2103
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
6550 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1723
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Colon & Rectal Surgery
6550 FANNIN ST, STE 2307
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Registered Nurse (Otorhinolaryngology & Head-Neck)
6550 FANNIN ST, STE 2001
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Speech-Language Pathologist
6550 FANNIN ST, STE 2001
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Registered Nurse (Otorhinolaryngology & Head-Neck)
6550 FANNIN ST, STE 2001
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Registered Nurse (Otorhinolaryngology & Head-Neck)
6550 FANNIN ST, SUITE 2001
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Registered Nurse (Otorhinolaryngology & Head-Neck)
6550 FANNIN ST, STE 2001
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Otolaryngology (Pediatric Otolaryngology)
6550 FANNIN ST, STE 2001
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Otolaryngology (Pediatric Otolaryngology)
6550 FANNIN ST, SUITE 2001
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Colon & Rectal Surgery
6550 FANNIN ST, STE 2307
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Ophthalmology
6550 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1501
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Ophthalmology
6550 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1501
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Ophthalmology
6550 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1501
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Ophthalmology
6550 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1501
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Ophthalmology
6550 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1501
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
6550 FANNIN ST, SUITE 749
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
6550 FANNIN ST, #2101
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1073579835, enumerated as an "individual" on April 21, 2006.

The provider is located at 6550 FANNIN ST SUITE 1661 HOUSTON, TX 77030 and the phone number is (713) 441-5141.

Transplant Surgery with taxonomy code 204F00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Community Health Choice, Molina Healthcare,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Ahmed Gaber is affiliated with: HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL.