RIYA AUGUSTIN JOSEPH MD
NPI 1154709715
Internal Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since May 14, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
7737 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 400, HOUSTON, TX 77074(281) 674-1700(281) 674-1710 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 8, 2025, Aug 5, 2025, Mar 20, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Riya Augustin Joseph Md NPPES

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

RIYA AUGUSTIN JOSEPH MD (NPI 1154709715) is an individual internal medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (R6585) and active in the NPI registry since May 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Hospital System, and maintains a secondary practice location in Stafford.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154709715
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameRIYA AUGUSTIN JOSEPHCredential: MD
Location Address7737 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 400Houston, TX 77074-1804
Mailing Address11511 Shadow Creek PkwyPearland, TX 77584-7298
Fax(281) 674-1710
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTexas Tech University Health Science Center School Of MedicineGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateMay 14, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 8, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 8, 2025
✔ NPI 1154709715 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · R6585✔ Licensed in TX · BP10053372
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.
7737 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 400, Houston, TX 77074

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 111211 Nexus AveStafford, TX 77477-1461 · Phone (713) 442-8000

Accepted 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

Riya Augustin Joseph 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 ID547569881
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180921002167
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Riya Joseph reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Multi-Specialty
2727 W HOLCOMBE BLVD
Houston, TX 77025
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,649 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
706 W BEN WHITE BLVD, SUITE 100
Austin, TX 78704
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Wellmed Medical Group PA
  • 762 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
122 W COLORADO BLVD
Dallas, TX 75208
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 135 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 2

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.

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
23 services12 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
17 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77074 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

Surgery
7737 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 400
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Internal Medicine
7737 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 400
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Surgery
7737 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 400
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Surgery
7737 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 400
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Surgery
7737 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 400
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Internal Medicine
7737 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 400
HOUSTON, TX 77074

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 Riya Joseph's NPI number?

The NPI number for Riya Joseph is 1154709715. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 14, 2015.

Where is Riya Joseph located?

Riya Joseph practices at 7737 Southwest Fwy Ste 400, Houston, TX 77074. The listed phone number is (281) 674-1700.

What is Riya Joseph's specialty?

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

Is Riya Joseph enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Riya Joseph 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 organizations bill Medicare for Riya Joseph's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Riya Joseph reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group, PLLC (Houston, TX), Wellmed Medical Group, P.A. (Austin, TX) and Physician Associates Of Southwest Dallas (Dallas, TX). Each 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 Riya Joseph's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Riya Joseph accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list Riya Joseph 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 Riya Joseph affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Riya Joseph is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Hospital System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Riya Joseph was last updated on December 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.