RAMEGOWDA BELAKERE M.D.
NPI 1235166687
Family Medicine in Stafford, TX

Active since June 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
11925 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 12, STAFFORD, TX 77477(281) 741-9145(832) 230-0875 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 29, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 29, 2021, Jul 29, 2020, Apr 1, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Ramegowda Belakere M.d. NPPES

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

RAMEGOWDA BELAKERE M.D. (NPI 1235166687) is an individual family medicine provider in Stafford, Texas, licensed in Texas (M7853) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235166687
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameRAMEGOWDA BELAKERECredential: M.D.
Location Address11925 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 12Stafford, TX 77477-2300
Mailing Address18220 State Highway 249 Ste 490Houston, TX 77070-4347 · (281) 737-0587
Fax(832) 230-0875
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateJune 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 29, 20214 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 29, 2021
NPI 1235166687 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Licenses Licensed in TX · M7853 Licensed in KS · T-00520
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
11925 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 12, Stafford, TX 77477

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1710 FM 1960 WestHouston, TX 77090-3402 · Phone (281) 440-2692 · Fax (281) 440-2653
Location 218220 State Highway 249 Ste 490Houston, TX 77070 · Phone (281) 737-0587

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid193703912TX

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

Ramegowda Belakere 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 ID547265183
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080429000146
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 3

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.
342 services156 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.
101 services99 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.
28 services28 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sugar Land, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450820
Location16655 Southwest FreewaySugar Land, TX 77479 · Fort Bend County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450844
Location18220 State Highway 249Houston, TX 77070 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77477 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

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…
85%59 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers13 claims13 services$15.13 avg. paid by Medicare
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
2 suppliers13 claims13 services$66.93 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 7

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

Clinic/Center (Urgent Care)
11925 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 12
STAFFORD, TX 77477
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
11925 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 12
STAFFORD, TX 77477
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
11925 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 12
STAFFORD, TX 77477
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
11925 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 12
STAFFORD, TX 77477
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
11925 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 12
STAFFORD, TX 77477
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
11925 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 12
STAFFORD, TX 77477
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
11925 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 12
STAFFORD, TX 77477

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 Ramegowda Belakere's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ramegowda Belakere is 1235166687. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 28, 2006.

Where is Ramegowda Belakere located?

Ramegowda Belakere practices at 11925 Southwest Fwy Ste 12, Stafford, TX 77477. The listed phone number is (281) 741-9145.

What is Ramegowda Belakere's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Ramegowda Belakere enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ramegowda Belakere 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 Ramegowda Belakere accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 4 other insurers list Ramegowda Belakere 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 Ramegowda Belakere affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ramegowda Belakere is affiliated with Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital and Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ramegowda Belakere was last updated on July 29, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.