DR. WALID IBN ESSAYED M.D.
NPI 1568812436
Neurological Surgery in Houston, TX

Active since June 21, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
929 GESSNER RD STE 2410, HOUSTON, TX 77024(347) 745-2966 Get Directions Write a Review

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

Record update history: Jul 8, 2026, Jul 12, 2025, Jun 27, 2025 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Walid Ibn Essayed M.d. NPPES

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

DR. WALID IBN ESSAYED M.D. (NPI 1568812436) is an individual neurological surgery provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (U4532) and active in the NPI registry since June 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568812436
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207T00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WALID IBN ESSAYEDCredential: M.D.
Location Address929 GESSNER RD STE 2410Houston, TX 77024-2584
Mailing Address6400 Fannin St Ste 2070Houston, TX 77030-1541
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateJune 21, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 8, 2026
✔ NPI 1568812436 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNeurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207T00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · U4532✔ Licensed in MN · 80031
Definition
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
929 GESSNER RD STE 2410, Houston, TX 77024

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 16400 Fannin St Ste 2070Houston, TX 77030-1541 · Phone (347) 735-2966
Location 22604 Saint Michael DrTexarkana, TX 75503-2379 · Phone (903) 614-5180
Location 33931 Louisiana Ave SSt Louis Park, MN 55426-5000 · Phone (952) 993-3200

Accepted 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

Dr. Walid Ibn Essayed 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 ID5597059469
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231106002010
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 Walid Ibn Essayed reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
6410 FANNIN ST, 1500
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 3,111 clinicians in this Medicare group
Neurological Surgery
6400 FANNIN ST STE 2800
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 263 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
520 DOUGLAS BLVD
Tyler, TX 75702
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,745 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
3900 PARK NICOLLET BLVD
St Louis Park, MN 55416
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Park Nicollet Clinic
  • 2,527 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.

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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
19 services19 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450068
Location6411 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hermann Hospital System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450184
Location1635 North Loop WestHouston, TX 77008 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450610
Location921 GessnerHouston, TX 77024 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Katy, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450847
Location23900 Katy FreewayKaty, TX 77494 · Fort Bend County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77024 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
$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 4

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

Physician Assistant
929 GESSNER RD STE 2410
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Neurological Surgery
929 GESSNER RD STE 2410
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
929 GESSNER RD STE 2410
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
929 GESSNER RD STE 2410
HOUSTON, TX 77024

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 Walid Ibn Essayed's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walid Ibn Essayed is 1568812436. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 21, 2016.

Where is Walid Ibn Essayed located?

Walid Ibn Essayed practices at 929 Gessner Rd Ste 2410, Houston, TX 77024. The listed phone number is (347) 745-2966.

What is Walid Ibn Essayed's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.

Is Walid Ibn Essayed enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Walid Ibn Essayed 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 Walid Ibn Essayed's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Walid Ibn Essayed reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Ut Physicians (Houston, TX), Ut Physicians (Houston, TX), Christus Trinity Clinic Texas (Tyler, TX) and Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital (St Louis Park, MN). 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 Walid Ibn Essayed's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Walid Ibn Essayed accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 8 other insurers list Walid Ibn Essayed 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 Walid Ibn Essayed affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Walid Ibn Essayed is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Hospital System, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital and Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Walid Ibn Essayed was last updated on July 8, 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.