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NORTHWEST INTERNAL MEDICINE SPECIALISTS PLLC
NPI 1396726709
Internal Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since November 11, 2005
13311 HARGRAVE RD STE 103, HOUSTON, TX 77070(281) 890-6800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 25, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Northwest Internal Medicine Specialists Pllc NPPES

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

NORTHWEST INTERNAL MEDICINE SPECIALISTS PLLC (NPI 1396726709) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Houston, Texas and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. The organization lists Ashiqueali I Poonawala, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396726709
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameNORTHWEST INTERNAL MEDICINE SPECIALISTS PLLC
Location Address13311 HARGRAVE RD STE 103Houston, TX 77070-4310
Mailing AddressPo Box 73105Houston, TX 77273-3105 · (281) 890-6800
Phone(281) 890-6800
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialAshiqueali I PoonawalaPresident · (281) 890-6800
Enumeration DateNovember 11, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 25, 2022
NPPES CertifiedMarch 25, 2022
✔ NPI 1396726709 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X
13311 HARGRAVE RD STE 103, Houston, TX 77070
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid080905501TX

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Northwest Internal Medicine Specialists Pllc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Northwest Internal Medicine Specialists PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Ashiqueali Poonawala, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1467434563
13311 HARGRAVE RD STE 103
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 890-6800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Imran Poonawala, D.O.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1548656283
13311 HARGRAVE RD STE 103
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 890-6800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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

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 Northwest Internal Medicine Specialists PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Northwest Internal Medicine Specialists PLLC is 1396726709. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 11, 2005.

Where is Northwest Internal Medicine Specialists PLLC located?

Northwest Internal Medicine Specialists PLLC is located at 13311 Hargrave Rd Ste 103, Houston, TX 77070. The listed phone number is (281) 890-6800.

What is Northwest Internal Medicine Specialists PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Northwest Internal Medicine Specialists PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Northwest Internal Medicine Specialists PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Northwest Internal Medicine Specialists PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Internal Medicine, reassign their Medicare billing to Northwest Internal Medicine Specialists PLLC. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Northwest Internal Medicine Specialists PLLC accept?

Health plans from WellPoint list Northwest Internal Medicine Specialists PLLC 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 Northwest Internal Medicine Specialists PLLC was last updated on March 25, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.