DR. EFFIE ZHU RAHMAN MD
NPI 1154777969
Ophthalmology in Bellaire, TX
About Dr. Effie Zhu Rahman Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. EFFIE ZHU RAHMAN MD (NPI 1154777969) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Bellaire, Texas, licensed in Texas (T4830) and active in the NPI registry since May 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, and is a graduate of Baylor College Of Medicine (2016).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
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
Dr. Effie Zhu Rahman 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Effie Rahman reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Bellaire, TX 77401
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 30 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 12
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Houston Methodist Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TXPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77401 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 13
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
BELLAIRE, TX 77401
BELLAIRE, TX 77401
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 Effie Rahman's NPI number?
The NPI number for Effie Rahman is 1154777969. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 11, 2016.
Where is Effie Rahman located?
Effie Rahman practices at 4460 Bissonnet St Ste 200, Bellaire, TX 77401. The listed phone number is (713) 524-3434.
What is Effie Rahman's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.
Is Effie Rahman enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Effie Rahman 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 organization bills Medicare for Effie Rahman's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Effie Rahman reassigns Medicare benefits to Retina Consultants Of Houston PLLC (Bellaire, TX). The 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 Effie Rahman's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Effie Rahman accept?
Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan and UnitedHealthcare and 1 other insurer list Effie Rahman 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 Effie Rahman affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Effie Rahman is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Effie Rahman was last updated on March 10, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years 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.