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DR. AKBAR AMIRAFSHARI MD
NPI 1417180324
Surgery in Houston, TX

Active since August 26, 2009PECOS Enrolled
2418 NANTUCKET DR UNIT C, HOUSTON, TX 77057(713) 478-9647(713) 370-7691 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 8, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Akbar Amirafshari Md NPPES

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

DR. AKBAR AMIRAFSHARI MD (NPI 1417180324) is an individual surgery provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (N7389) and active in the NPI registry since August 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417180324
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. AKBAR AMIRAFSHARICredential: MD
Location Address2418 NANTUCKET DR UNIT CHouston, TX 77057-4806
Mailing Address2418 Nantucket Dr Unit CHouston, TX 77057-4806 · (713) 478-9647 · Fax (713) 370-7691
Phone(713) 478-9647
Fax(713) 370-7691
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 26, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 8, 2014
✔ NPI 1417180324 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · N7389
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License N7389 (TX)
Also ListedThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Taxonomy 208G00000X · License N7389 (TX)
2418 NANTUCKET DR UNIT C, Houston, TX 77057
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid283634810TX
Medicare PINTXB166156TX

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Akbar Amirafshari Md 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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Akbar Amirafshari reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Excellence Emergency Hospital Physician PLLC
20 mi
Clinic/Center
15149 WALLISVILLE ROAD
Houston, TX 77049
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 57 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1972223675 (832) 400-2396
Ess Of South Texas LLC
47 mi
Emergency Medicine
1353 N TRAVIS ST
Liberty, TX 77575
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 199 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1295128247 (936) 336-7316
Concord Medical Group PLLC
459 mi
Emergency Medicine
1602 AVENUE Q
Lubbock, TX 79401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,338 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083630610 (888) 264-0330
Concord Medical Group Of Texas PLLC
459 mi
Emergency Medicine
1602 AVENUE Q
Lubbock, TX 79401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,439 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750790762 (888) 264-0330

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

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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
20 services19 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77057 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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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

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

NOUR MEDICAL PC
Clinic/Center (Health Service)
2418 NANTUCKET DR UNIT C
HOUSTON, TX 77057
Harris County (713) 478-9647

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 Akbar Amirafshari's NPI number?

The NPI number for Akbar Amirafshari is 1417180324. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 26, 2009.

Where is Akbar Amirafshari located?

Akbar Amirafshari practices at 2418 Nantucket Dr Unit C, Houston, TX 77057. The listed phone number is (713) 478-9647.

What is Akbar Amirafshari's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Akbar Amirafshari enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Akbar Amirafshari is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Akbar Amirafshari's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Akbar Amirafshari reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Excellence Emergency Hospital Physician PLLC (Houston, TX), Ess Of South Texas LLC (Liberty, TX), Concord Medical Group PLLC (Lubbock, TX) and Concord Medical Group Of Texas PLLC (Lubbock, TX). 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 Akbar Amirafshari's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Akbar Amirafshari was last updated on October 8, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.