ASMA FAZAL LAKHVA M.D.
NPI 1215258728
Hospitalist in Sugar Land, TX

Active since June 18, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
16605 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 175, SUGAR LAND, TX 77479(713) 777-5334(713) 429-5207 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 13, 2020, May 13, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Asma Fazal Lakhva M.d. NPPES

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

ASMA FAZAL LAKHVA M.D. (NPI 1215258728) is an individual hospitalist provider in Sugar Land, Texas, licensed in Texas (P5542) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215258728
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameASMA FAZAL LAKHVACredential: M.D.
Location Address16605 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 175Sugar Land, TX 77479-0003
Mailing Address16605 Southwest Fwy, Suite 175Sugar Land, TX 77479-0003 · (713) 777-5334 · Fax (713) 429-5207
Fax(713) 429-5207
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJune 18, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 13, 2020
NPI 1215258728 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in TX · P5542
Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 125.057442 (IL), P5542 (TX)
16605 SOUTHWEST FWY, Sugar Land, TX 77479

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Asma Iqbalbhai Ajmeri

Other Identifiers 5

Other5780795TX · Aetna
Other2299187TX · Cigna
Other327385603TX · Medicaid
Other8FX977TX · Bcbs Tx
Other326925YT8BTX · Medicare

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Asma Fazal Lakhva 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 ID3274761374
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140117001177
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 6

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 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.
644 services205 patients
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.
393 services136 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
174 services170 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
69 services69 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.
62 services61 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
56 services35 patients

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, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450358
Location6565 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

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
3 suppliers30 claims30 services$68.17 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers18 claims18 services$30.79 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
2 suppliers14 claims14 services$14.39 avg. paid by Medicare
Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) K0195
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N
2 suppliers12 claims12 services$6.19 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 20

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

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
16605 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 600
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Neurological Surgery
16605 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 285
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
16605 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 505
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Hospitalist
16605 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 175
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
16605 SOUTHWEST FWY, MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING 3 SUITE 320
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
16605 SOUTHWEST FWY
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Surgery
16605 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 450
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
16605 SOUTHWEST FWY, MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING 3, SUITE 150
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479

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 Asma Lakhva's NPI number?

The NPI number for Asma Lakhva is 1215258728. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 18, 2010. The provider is also known as Asma Iqbalbhai Ajmeri.

Where is Asma Lakhva located?

Asma Lakhva practices at 16605 Southwest Fwy Suite 175, Sugar Land, TX 77479. The listed phone number is (713) 777-5334.

What is Asma Lakhva's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Asma Lakhva enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Asma Lakhva 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 Asma Lakhva accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Asma Lakhva 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 Asma Lakhva affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Asma Lakhva is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Asma Lakhva was last updated on July 13, 2020. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.