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DR. HUZEFA YUSUF CHANDABHAI
NPI 1235387697
Hospitalist in The Woodlands, TX

Active since August 28, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.34/100
CMS Quality Rating
ST LUKE'S THE WOODLANDS HOSPITAL, 1111 MEDICAL PLAZA DRIVE, SUITE 250, THE WOODLANDS, TX 77380(936) 266-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 18, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 18, 2024, Dec 11, 2019, Sep 23, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Huzefa Yusuf Chandabhai NPPES

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

DR. HUZEFA YUSUF CHANDABHAI (NPI 1235387697) is an individual hospitalist provider in The Woodlands, Texas, licensed in Texas (P9819) and active in the NPI registry since August 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Luke's The Woodlands Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235387697
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HUZEFA YUSUF CHANDABHAI
Location AddressST LUKE'S THE WOODLANDS HOSPITAL, 1111 MEDICAL PLAZA DRIVE, SUITE 250The Woodlands, TX 77380
Mailing AddressPo Box 9034The Woodlands, TX 77387-9034 · (936) 777-1952
Phone(936) 266-2000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateAugust 28, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 18, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 18, 2024
✔ NPI 1235387697 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 · P9819
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 P9819 (TX)
ST LUKE'S THE WOODLANDS HOSPITAL, The Woodlands, TX 77380
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Huzefa Yusuf Chandabhai 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 ID9931371408
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150417000129
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.
294 services143 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.
271 services125 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.
133 services130 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.
68 services66 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
16 services15 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

St Luke's The Woodlands Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · The Woodlands, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450862
Location17200 St Luke's WayThe Woodlands, TX 77384 · Montgomery County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Chi St Lukes Lakeside Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · The Woodlands, TX
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number670059
Location17400 St Lukes WayThe Woodlands, TX 77384 · Montgomery County
Emergency services

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · The Woodlands, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number670122
Location17201 Interstate 45 SouthThe Woodlands, TX 77385 · Montgomery County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77380 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.

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.

91.34/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality81.64
Promoting Interoperability89.13
Improvement Activities40

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…
99%570 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
99%359 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
1 supplier34 claims34 services$15.41 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
3 suppliers39 claims39 services$70.50 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Huzefa Chandabhai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Huzefa Chandabhai is 1235387697. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 28, 2008.

Where is Huzefa Chandabhai located?

Huzefa Chandabhai practices at St Luke's The Woodlands Hospital 1111 Medical Plaza Drive, Suite 250, The Woodlands, TX 77380. The listed phone number is (936) 266-2000.

What is Huzefa Chandabhai's specialty?

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

Is Huzefa Chandabhai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Huzefa Chandabhai 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 Huzefa Chandabhai accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 5 other insurers list Huzefa Chandabhai 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 Huzefa Chandabhai affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Huzefa Chandabhai is affiliated with St Luke's The Woodlands Hospital, Chi St Lukes Lakeside Hospital and Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Huzefa Chandabhai was last updated on December 18, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.