GULZAR PUNJWANI M.D.
NPI 1255686895
Family Medicine in Houston, TX
NPI Status: Active since July 19, 2012
Contact Information
7887 CAMBRIDGE ST
HOUSTON, TX
ZIP 77054
Phone: (832) 755-2077
Fax: (877) 731-1896
- Individual
- Female
- Family Medicine
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
About GULZAR PUNJWANI
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Gulzar Punjwani, a primary care provider established in Houston, Texas with a medical specialization in Family Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1255686895 assigned on July 2012. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207Q00000X with license number P4695 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 12 years ago.
- NPI
- 1255686895
- Provider Name
- GULZAR PUNJWANI M.D.
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 7887 CAMBRIDGE ST HOUSTON, TX 77054
- Location Phone
- (832) 755-2077
- Location Fax
- (877) 731-1896
- Mailing Address
- 8550 WOODWAY DR C/O THE BUCKINGHAM HOUSTON, TX 77063
- Mailing Phone
- (832) 755-2077
- Mailing Fax
- (877) 731-1896
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 07-19-2012
- Last Update Date
- 08-31-2014
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Gulzar Punjwani sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc .
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Family Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207Q00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- P4695
- License State
- TX
- Taxonomy Description
- 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.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 204 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 301 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? Standard - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 206 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 603 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? Standard - HMO
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 303 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 305 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 203 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 803 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 202 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 605 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Security HMO? 200 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 205 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 801 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? Standard - HMO
- Community Premier Bronze 003 (No deductible for PCP, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) - HMO
- Community Premier Bronze 018 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) - HMO
- Community Premier Gold 005 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) - HMO
- Community Premier Gold 021 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) - HMO
- Community Premier Silver 012 (No deductible for PCP, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) - HMO
- Community Premier Silver 020 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) - HMO
- Community Select Bronze 016 (No deductible for PCP, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) - HMO
- Community Select Gold 022 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) - HMO
- Community Select Silver 019 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) - HMO
- Bronze Classic 4700 - EPO
- Bronze Classic Standard - EPO
- Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus - EPO
- Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits - EPO
- Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM - EPO
- Bronze Simple Diabetes - EPO
- Gold Classic - EPO
- Gold Classic Guided Care - HMO
- Gold Classic Standard - EPO
- Gold Classic Standard Guided Care - HMO
- Gold Elite - EPO
- Gold Simple Diabetes Guided Care - HMO
- Gold Simple Guided Care - HMO
- Silver Classic - EPO
- Silver Classic Standard - EPO
- Silver Classic Standard Guided Care - HMO
- Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits Guided Care - HMO
- Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM Guided Care - HMO
- Silver Simple Diabetes Guided Care - HMO
- Silver Simple Guided Care - HMO
- UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) - HMO
- UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) - HMO
- UHC Bronze Standard - HMO
- UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision) - HMO
- UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx) - HMO
- UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) - HMO
- UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx) - HMO
- UHC Gold Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) - HMO
- UHC Gold Standard - HMO
- UHC Kelsey-Seybold Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded - HMO
- UHC Kelsey-Seybold Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded (Dental + Vision) - HMO
- UHC Kelsey-Seybold Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($8 Tier 2 Rx) - HMO
- UHC Kelsey-Seybold Gold Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($8 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) - HMO
- UHC Kelsey-Seybold Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded - HMO
- UHC Kelsey-Seybold Silver Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded (Dental + Vision) - HMO
- UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx) - HMO
- UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) - HMO
- UHC Silver Standard - HMO
- UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) - HMO
- UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision) - HMO
- Wellpoint Essential Bronze 4000 HSA (+ Incentives) - HMO
- Wellpoint Essential Bronze 6000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Wellpoint Essential Bronze 6000 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP+$0 Select Drugs) - HMO
- Wellpoint Essential Bronze 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Wellpoint Essential Bronze POS 4500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
- Wellpoint Essential Bronze POS 5500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
- Wellpoint Essential Bronze POS 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
- Wellpoint Essential Catastrophic (+ Incentives) - HMO
- Wellpoint Essential Gold 1500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Wellpoint Essential Gold 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Wellpoint Essential Gold 800 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Wellpoint Essential Gold POS 1000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
- Wellpoint Essential Gold POS 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
- Wellpoint Essential Gold POS 700 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
- Wellpoint Essential Silver 1850 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Wellpoint Essential Silver 3500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Wellpoint Essential Silver 3500 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Wellpoint Essential Silver 6000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Wellpoint Essential Silver POS 2500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
- Wellpoint Essential Silver POS 4000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Gulzar Punjwani is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies
The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.
Unknown
Other-Enteral and Parenteral (OB006N)
Enteral feeding supply kit; syringe fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape (HCPCS:B4034)
1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 329 Services Paid
Other-Enteral and Parenteral (OB006N)
Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, calorically dense (equal to or greater than 1.5 kcal/ml) with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit (HCPCS:B4152)
2 DME suppliers used 15 Medicare Claims 9091 Services Paid
Durable Medical Equipment
DME-Other DME (DE000N)
Walker, heavy duty, wheeled, rigid or folding, any type (HCPCS:E0149)
2 DME suppliers used 15 Medicare Claims 15 Services Paid
DME-Hospital Beds (DB000N)
Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress (HCPCS:E0260)
2 DME suppliers used 14 Medicare Claims 14 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE000N)
Patient lift, hydraulic or mechanical, includes any seat, sling, strap(s) or pad(s) (HCPCS:E0630)
1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid
DME-Wheelchairs (DD000N)
Standard wheelchair (HCPCS:K0001)
2 DME suppliers used 22 Medicare Claims 22 Services Paid
DME-Wheelchairs (DD000N)
Lightweight wheelchair (HCPCS:K0003)
6 DME suppliers used 46 Medicare Claims 46 Services Paid
DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)
Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) (HCPCS:K0195)
2 DME suppliers used 13 Medicare Claims 13 Services Paid
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Extended inpatient or observation hospital service, first hour
Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 15 minutes
Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 15 minutes
Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 25 minutes
Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 25 minutes
Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 35 minutes
Initial nursing facility visit per day, typically 45 minutes
Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes
This service involves staying in the hospital for a longer period for close monitoring or treatment. During the first hour, medical staff observe your health status, administer necessary treatments, and ensure your comfort and safety. It's part of ensuring optimal care.
This service was performed 48 times for 46 patientsA follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
This service was performed 16 times for 14 patientsA follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
This service was performed 71 times for 28 patientsA follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
This service was performed 267 times for 69 patientsA follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
This service was performed 165 times for 34 patientsA follow-up nursing facility visit is a routine check-up that typically lasts about 35 minutes. During this visit, your health status is evaluated, any changes in your condition are noted, and necessary adjustments to your care plan are made. It's an essential part of maintaining your health.
This service was performed 44 times for 29 patientsAn initial nursing facility visit is your first meeting with your healthcare team at a nursing facility. Lasting typically 45 minutes, this appointment involves a comprehensive health assessment and the creation of your personalized care plan. It's a crucial step to ensure your health and well-being.
This service was performed 64 times for 63 patientsNursing facility discharge management over 30 minutes is a comprehensive process where a healthcare team prepares you for leaving the facility. It involves creating a tailored plan, coordinating care, and ensuring a smooth transition to your next care setting.
This service was performed 13 times for 13 patientsPhysician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 77054 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203
- Average New Patient Price $90.4
- Minimum New Patient Price $58.24
- Maximum New Patient Price $176.98
- Average New Patient Copayment $22.6
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.56
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $44.24
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $102.71
- Minimum Established Patient Price $18.6
- Maximum Established Patient Price $143.93
- Average Established Patient Copayment $25.67
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.65
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $35.98
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1255686895, we treat the final digit (5) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1255686895, enumerated as an "individual" on July 19, 2012.
The provider is located at 7887 CAMBRIDGE ST HOUSTON, TX 77054 and the phone number is (832) 755-2077.
Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
