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HARI P POKALA M.D.
NPI 1326106824
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Houston, TX

Active since December 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
17202 RED OAK DR, STE 305, HOUSTON, TX 77090(281) 580-1281(281) 580-1668 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 7, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Hari P Pokala M.d. NPPES

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

HARI P POKALA M.D. (NPI 1326106824) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (G0513) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Northwest, and is a graduate of Other (1970).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326106824
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameHARI P POKALACredential: M.D.
Location Address17202 RED OAK DR, STE 305Houston, TX 77090-2639
Mailing Address17202 Red Oak Dr, Ste 305Houston, TX 77090-2639 · (281) 580-1281 · Fax (281) 580-1668
Phone(281) 580-1281
Fax(281) 580-1668
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1970
Enumeration DateDecember 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 7, 2007
✔ NPI 1326106824 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
License✔ Licensed in TX · G0513
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
17202 RED OAK DR, Houston, TX 77090
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PIN00TF57TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Hari P Pokala 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 ID1850416538
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110316000430
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Hari Pokala reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Hari P. Pokala, M.D.,p.A.
Same address
Specialist
17202 RED OAK DR, 305
Houston, TX 77090
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
NPI 1568772614 (281) 580-1281

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
87 services31 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
16 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Hca Houston Healthcare Northwest

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450638
Location710 Cypress Creek ParkwayHouston, TX 77090 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77090 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

DR. LAEEQ AHMAD KHAN M.D.,F.A.A.P.
Pediatrics
17202 RED OAK DR, SUITE 303
HOUSTON, TX 77090
Harris County (281) 440-9500
HARI P. POKALA, M.D.,P.A.
Specialist
17202 RED OAK DR, 305
HOUSTON, TX 77090
Harris County (281) 580-1281
DR. ABBAS F LOKHANDWALA MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
17202 RED OAK DR, SUITE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77090
Harris County (281) 895-6255

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 Hari Pokala's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hari Pokala is 1326106824. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 5, 2006.

Where is Hari Pokala located?

Hari Pokala practices at 17202 Red Oak Dr Ste 305, Houston, TX 77090. The listed phone number is (281) 580-1281.

What is Hari Pokala's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Hari Pokala enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hari Pokala 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Hari Pokala's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Hari Pokala reassigns Medicare benefits to Hari P. Pokala, M.D.,p.A. (Houston, TX). The 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 Hari Pokala's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Hari Pokala accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list Hari Pokala 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 Hari Pokala affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Hari Pokala is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Northwest.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hari Pokala was last updated on November 7, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.