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RITU PARIKH M.D.
NPI 1649533639
Hospitalist in The Woodlands, TX

Active since June 25, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
17201 I 45 S, THE WOODLANDS, TX 77385(936) 270-3637 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 10, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 10, 2024, Jul 12, 2024, Jul 24, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Ritu Parikh M.d. NPPES

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

RITU PARIKH M.D. (NPI 1649533639) is an individual hospitalist provider in The Woodlands, Texas, licensed in Texas (S7929) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, and is a graduate of Rush Medical College Of Rush University (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649533639
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameRITU PARIKHCredential: M.D.
Location Address17201 I 45 SThe Woodlands, TX 77385-3311
Mailing Address11 Copperleaf DrSpring, TX 77381-5167 · (217) 766-2455
Phone(936) 270-3637
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSRush Medical College Of Rush UniversityGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJune 25, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 10, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 10, 2024
✔ NPI 1649533639 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · S7929
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License S7929 (TX)
17201 I 45 S, The Woodlands, TX 77385
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Community Health Choice, Molina Healthcare, WellPoint.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ritu Parikh 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 ID244546604
PECOS Enrollment IDI20201119002218
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.
193 services133 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.
166 services86 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
110 services109 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.
21 services21 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.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · The Woodlands, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number670122
Location17201 Interstate 45 SouthThe Woodlands, TX 77385 · Montgomery County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77385 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

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
3 suppliers16 claims16 services$66.56 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$31.15 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 20

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

JENNIFER SQUYRES
Pharmacist
17201 I 45 S
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77385
Montgomery County (936) 270-2700
DR. CAITLIN LABAY PHARMD
Pharmacist
17201 I 45 S
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77385
Montgomery County (936) 270-2221
ALEXANDRIA DANIEL ALLEN M.D.
Hospitalist
17201 I 45 S
SHENANDOAH, TX 77385
Montgomery County (936) 270-2099
CHI KHANH DO PHARMD
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
17201 I 45 S
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77385
Montgomery County (936) 270-2000
BRENDA DANIELLE HENSON
Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical)
17201 I 45 S
SHENANDOAH, TX 77385
Montgomery County (936) 270-2000
OSAMA FALEH ODEH MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
17201 I 45 S
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77385
Montgomery County (936) 270-2000
GEORGIA S WOOLERY NP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
17201 I 45 S
SHENANDOAH, TX 77385
Montgomery County (281) 836-2100
METHODIST HEALTH CENTERS
General Acute Care Hospital
17201 I 45 S
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77385
Montgomery County (936) 270-2000

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 Ritu Parikh's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ritu Parikh is 1649533639. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2012.

Where is Ritu Parikh located?

Ritu Parikh practices at 17201 I 45 S, The Woodlands, TX 77385. The listed phone number is (936) 270-3637.

What is Ritu Parikh's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Ritu Parikh enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ritu Parikh 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.

What insurance does Ritu Parikh accept?

Health plans from Community Health Choice, Molina Healthcare and WellPoint list Ritu Parikh 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 Ritu Parikh affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ritu Parikh is affiliated with Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ritu Parikh was last updated on December 10, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.