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WAQAR HUSSAIN M.D.
NPI 1427052034
Internal Medicine in Brownsville, TX

Active since June 10, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
625 E PRICE RD, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521(956) 831-9353(956) 831-7749 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 24, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Waqar Hussain M.d. NPPES

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

WAQAR HUSSAIN M.D. (NPI 1427052034) is an individual internal medicine provider in Brownsville, Texas, licensed in Texas (L8081) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Methodist Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427052034
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameWAQAR HUSSAINCredential: M.D.
Location Address625 E PRICE RDBrownsville, TX 78521-4215
Mailing AddressPo Box 3190Brownsville, TX 78523-3190 · (956) 544-0755 · Fax (956) 544-6657
Phone(956) 831-9353
Fax(956) 831-7749
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateJune 10, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMay 24, 2012
✔ NPI 1427052034 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · L8081
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.
625 E PRICE RD, Brownsville, TX 78521
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare UPINI10024TX
Medicaid166846902TX
Medicare PINTXB114626TX
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified8C0705TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Waqar Hussain 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 ID2163493230
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040803000538
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Waqar Hussain reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hospital Medicine Services Of Tx, PLLC
256 mi
Hospitalist
7700 FLOYD CURL DR
San Antonio, TX 78229
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 681 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1881392363 (210) 575-4000
Complete Care Medical Associates
258 mi
Hospitalist
12446 WEST AVE STE 200
San Antonio, TX 78216
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 61 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1609350024 (210) 525-1668
Panther Inpatient Care PLLC
266 mi
Hospitalist
21710 EDEN ROSE HL
San Antonio, TX 78256
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 20 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1699078568 (210) 262-2990

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 13

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
435 services149 patients
Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99349
An established patient home visit is a medical appointment conducted at your home, typically lasting around 40 minutes. This service is ideal for patients who may find it difficult to travel to a healthcare facility. During this visit, a healthcare professional will evaluate your health status, manage your care, and answer any health-related questions you may have.
407 services96 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 99310
A 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.
355 services93 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
249 services105 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
151 services144 patients
Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes 99350
An established patient home visit is a service where a healthcare professional visits a patient's home for a check-up or treatment. The visit typically lasts for about an hour. This service is especially beneficial for patients who may have difficulty traveling to a healthcare facility.
148 services67 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450388
Location7700 Floyd Curl DrSan Antonio, TX 78229 · Bexar County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number670055
Location1139 E Sonterra Blvd,San Antonio, TX 78258 · Bexar County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78521 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
93%193 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$17.52 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
5 suppliers53 claims53 services$82.11 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
5 suppliers40 claims40 services$31.28 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$29.42 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

PAUL ALBERT LENZ M.D.
Family Medicine
625 E PRICE RD
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521
Cameron County (956) 633-5369
YOUR KEY TO HEALTH, INC.
General Practice
625 E PRICE RD
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521
Cameron County (956) 541-4414
PRICE VILLAGE FAMILY CLINIC
Specialist
625 E PRICE RD
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521
Cameron County (956) 831-9353
PAUL A. LENZ MD PA
Preferred Provider Organization
625 E PRICE RD
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521
Cameron County (956) 633-5369

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 Waqar Hussain's NPI number?

The NPI number for Waqar Hussain is 1427052034. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 10, 2005.

Where is Waqar Hussain located?

Waqar Hussain practices at 625 E Price Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521. The listed phone number is (956) 831-9353.

What is Waqar Hussain's specialty?

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

Is Waqar Hussain enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Waqar Hussain 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 organizations bill Medicare for Waqar Hussain's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Waqar Hussain reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Hospital Medicine Services Of Tx, PLLC (San Antonio, TX), Complete Care Medical Associates (San Antonio, TX) and Panther Inpatient Care PLLC (San Antonio, 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 Waqar Hussain's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Waqar Hussain accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 5 other insurers list Waqar Hussain 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 Waqar Hussain affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Waqar Hussain is affiliated with Methodist Hospital and Methodist Hospital Stone Oak.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Waqar Hussain was last updated on May 24, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.