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RIJA AHMAD MD
NPI 1669056297
Hospitalist in Katy, TX

Q: What is Rija Ahmad's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rija Ahmad is 1669056297. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 10, 2021.

Q: What is Rija Ahmad's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rija Ahmad was last updated on September 18, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 days 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.

Active since May 10, 2021PECOS Enrolled

23900 KATY FWY, KATY, TX 77494(281) 644-8111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 18, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 18, 2026, Mar 25, 2026, May 6, 2024 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Rija Ahmad Md NPPES

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

RIJA AHMAD MD (NPI 1669056297) is an individual hospitalist provider in Katy, Texas, licensed in Texas (W3218) and active in the NPI registry since May 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Hamilton, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669056297

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameRIJA AHMADCredential: MD

Location Address23900 KATY FWYKaty, TX 77494-1323

Mailing Address930 Frostwood Dr Ste 2.200Houston, TX 77024-2450 · (281) 644-8111

Phone(281) 644-8111

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019

Enumeration DateMay 10, 2021

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 18, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 18, 2026

✔ NPI 1669056297 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 · W3218

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 25MA12097600 (NJ), W3218 (TX)

23900 KATY FWY, Katy, TX 77494

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11 Hamilton Health PlHamilton, NJ 08690-3542 · Phone (609) 586-7900

Location 229 E 29th StBayonne, NJ 07002-4654 · Phone (201) 858-6594

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Rija Ahmad Md 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 ID1254875909

PECOS Enrollment IDI20240705000375, I20260325001069

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 4

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.

262 services94 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.

67 services64 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.

48 services45 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.

45 services39 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Hamilton

Acute Care Hospitals · Hamilton, NJ

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number310110

LocationOne Hamilton Health PlaceHamilton, NJ 08690 · Mercer County

Emergency services

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 77494 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.

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.

JUSTIN SMITH NP

Nurse Practitioner

23900 KATY FWY
KATY, TX 77494

Fort Bend County (281) 644-7000

JESSICA LAN TO MD

Pediatrics

23900 KATY FWY
KATY, TX 77494

Fort Bend County (281) 644-7000

DR. NIKEISHA ANN OKPARA M.D

Hospitalist

23900 KATY FWY
KATY, TX 77494

Fort Bend County (281) 644-8111

BRANDON PAUL STLAWRENCE FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

23900 KATY FWY
KATY, TX 77494

Fort Bend County (281) 644-7000

PEDRO JAVIER RIERA C-SA

Specialist/Technologist, Other (Surgical Assistant)

23900 KATY FWY
KATY, TX 77494

Fort Bend County (713) 513-7800

KAMAL PATEL NP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

23900 KATY FWY
KATY, TX 77494

Fort Bend County (281) 644-7050

MEMORIAL HERMANN HEALTH SYSTEM

Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)

23900 KATY FWY
KATY, TX 77494

Fort Bend County (281) 644-7000

JAMSHAID AKRAM

Hospitalist

23900 KATY FWY
KATY, TX 77494

Fort Bend County (281) 644-8111

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 Rija Ahmad's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rija Ahmad is 1669056297. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 10, 2021.

Where is Rija Ahmad located?

Rija Ahmad practices at 23900 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX 77494. The listed phone number is (281) 644-8111.

What is Rija Ahmad's specialty?

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

Is Rija Ahmad enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rija Ahmad 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.

Is Rija Ahmad affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rija Ahmad is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Hamilton and Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rija Ahmad was last updated on September 18, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 days 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.