ABID UL GHAFOOR M.D
NPI 1295825768
Anesthesiology in Dallas, TX

Active since October 13, 2006PECOS Enrolled
12222 MERIT DR STE 600, DALLAS, TX 75251(972) 715-5000(972) 715-9976 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 13, 2026, Mar 27, 2023, Jun 15, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Abid Ul Ghafoor M.d NPPES

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

ABID UL GHAFOOR M.D (NPI 1295825768) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Dallas, Texas, licensed in Texas (N1329) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Fort Worth.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295825768
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameABID UL GHAFOORCredential: M.D
Location Address12222 MERIT DR STE 600Dallas, TX 75251-3294
Mailing AddressPo Box 840853Dallas, TX 75284-0853 · (972) 233-1999 · Fax (972) 233-3666
Fax(972) 715-9976
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1295825768 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · N1329✔ Licensed in AR · E-3064
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedAnesthesiology · Pediatric AnesthesiologyTaxonomy 207LP3000X · License N1329 (TX)
12222 MERIT DR STE 600, Dallas, TX 75251

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1801 7th AveFort Worth, TX 76104-2733 · Phone (682) 885-4054

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Abid Ul Ghafoor M.d is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Abid Ghafoor reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Pediatrics
801 7TH AVE
Fort Worth, TX 76104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Cook Childrens Physician Network
  • 1,186 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, SUITE 300
Houston, TX 77042
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: U S Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, PA
  • 3,804 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
18518 HARDY OAK BLVD STE 100
San Antonio, TX 78258
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 226 clinicians in this Medicare group
Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics
519 LATHAM DR
Lowell, AR 72745
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 1,246 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pediatrics
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 664
Little Rock, AR 72202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 944 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.

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.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Anesthesiology
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Anesthesiology
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Anesthesiology
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251

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 Abid Ghafoor's NPI number?

The NPI number for Abid Ghafoor is 1295825768. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 13, 2006.

Where is Abid Ghafoor located?

Abid Ghafoor practices at 12222 Merit Dr Ste 600, Dallas, TX 75251. The listed phone number is (972) 715-5000.

What is Abid Ghafoor's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Abid Ghafoor enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Abid Ghafoor is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Abid Ghafoor's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Abid Ghafoor reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Cook Children's Physician Network (Fort Worth, TX), U. S. Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, P.A., (Houston, TX), Tejas Anesthesia PLLC (San Antonio, TX), University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences (Lowell, AR) and Arkansas Childrens Hospital (Little Rock, AR). Each 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 Abid Ghafoor's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Abid Ghafoor accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. and Oscar Insurance Company list Abid Ghafoor 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Abid Ghafoor was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.