MURTUZA MOHAMMED AHMED MD
NPI 1710040324
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Houston, TX

Q: What is Murtuza Ahmed's NPI number?

The NPI number for Murtuza Ahmed is 1710040324. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 18, 2006.

Q: What is Murtuza Ahmed's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Murtuza Ahmed was last updated on June 9, 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.

Active since December 18, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

75/100

CMS Quality Rating

10837 KATY FWY, SUITE 250, HOUSTON, TX 77079(713) 464-8099(713) 465-1921 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 9, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Murtuza Mohammed Ahmed Md NPPES

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

MURTUZA MOHAMMED AHMED MD (NPI 1710040324) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (P9287) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist West Hospital, and is a graduate of West Virginia University School Of Medicine (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710040324

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X

Provider Legal NameMURTUZA MOHAMMED AHMEDCredential: MD

Location Address10837 KATY FWY, SUITE 250Houston, TX 77079-2204

Mailing Address10837 Katy Fwy, Suite 250Houston, TX 77079-2204 · (713) 464-8099 · Fax (713) 465-1921

Phone(713) 464-8099

Fax(713) 465-1921

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSWest Virginia University School Of MedicineGraduated 2000

Enumeration DateDecember 18, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJune 9, 2014

✔ NPI 1710040324 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RP1001X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · P9287✔ Licensed in MD · D60293

Definition

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License D60293 (MD), P9287 (TX)

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Sleep MedicineTaxonomy 207RS0012X · License D60293 (MD), P9287 (TX)

10837 KATY FWY, Houston, TX 77079

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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, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Murtuza Mohammed Ahmed 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 ID2668543380

PECOS Enrollment IDI20141010000570

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 10

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

697 services205 patients

Critical care, each additional 30 minutes 99292

Critical care refers to special attention given to patients facing life-threatening conditions. Each additional 30 minutes indicates the extension of this specialized care. This might include close monitoring, medication adjustments, and immediate interventions as needed.

595 services165 patients

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.

235 services113 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

151 services94 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

87 services66 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.

66 services59 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Houston Methodist West Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number670077

Location18500 Katy FreewayHouston, TX 77094 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77079 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

$102.71 typical visit price

range $18.60 – $143.93

Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)

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.

75/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Reported Quality Measures

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Spirometry Evaluation

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of COPD who had spirometry results documented

100%54 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Medication Reconciliation Post-Discharge

The percentage of discharges from any inpatient facility (e.g. hospital, skilled nursing facility, or rehabilitation facility) for patients 18 years and older of age seen within 30 days following discharge in the office by the physician, prescribing…

Patients 65+: 100% · 43 patients

100%48 patients

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

100%212 patients5/55-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 22

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

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

11 suppliers113 claims113 services$32.34 avg. paid by Medicare

Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

11 suppliers65 claims65 services$72.47 avg. paid by Medicare

Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

9 suppliers63 claims179 services$27.77 avg. paid by Medicare

Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers38 claims201 services$14.87 avg. paid by Medicare

Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair A7033

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

9 suppliers36 claims187 services$12.13 avg. paid by Medicare

Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

12 suppliers76 claims76 services$44.79 avg. paid by Medicare

Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

13 suppliers74 claims74 services$14.48 avg. paid by Medicare

Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

7 suppliers20 claims20 services$11.33 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

13 suppliers132 claims705 services$1.73 avg. paid by Medicare

Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each A7046

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

9 suppliers59 claims59 services$11.20 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

4 suppliers39 claims42 services$13.37 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen contents, gaseous, 1 month's supply = 1 unit E0443

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$40.09 avg. paid by Medicare

High frequency chest wall oscillation system, with full anterior and/or posterior thoracic region receiving simultaneous external oscillation, includes all accessories and supplies, each E0483

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

3 suppliers28 claims28 services$894.87 avg. paid by Medicare

Humidifier, heated, used with positive airway pressure device E0562

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

1 supplier20 claims21 services$11.40 avg. paid by Medicare

Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

8 suppliers81 claims82 services$26.47 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

8 suppliers133 claims134 services$66.60 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

5 suppliers86 claims87 services$30.60 avg. paid by Medicare

Arformoterol, inhalation solution, fda approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, 15 micrograms J7605

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

2 suppliers55 claims3,120 services$4.68 avg. paid by Medicare

Formoterol fumarate, inhalation solution, fda approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, 20 micrograms J7606

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

3 suppliers33 claims1,980 services$6.69 avg. paid by Medicare

Budesonide, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, up to 0.5 mg J7626

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG000N

4 suppliers48 claims2,820 services$0.80 avg. paid by Medicare

Revefenacin inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, 1 microgram J7677

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

2 suppliers54 claims283,500 services$0.15 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

4 suppliers98 claims98 services$25.86 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 11

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

MEMORIAL PULMONOLOGY PA

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)

10837 KATY FWY, SUITE 100
HOUSTON, TX 77079

Harris County (832) 325-1200

CHRISTINA LIANE MICHAELIS MD

Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)

10837 KATY FWY, SUITE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77079

Harris County (713) 468-2122

ANATOLI N KRASKO M.D.

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)

10837 KATY FWY, SUITE 100
HOUSTON, TX 77079

Harris County (832) 325-1200

DR. AHMER SEAN FARUKI D.O.

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)

10837 KATY FWY, SUIT 250
HOUSTON, TX 77079

Harris County (713) 464-8099

VIKRAM S. JAYANTY M.D.

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)

10837 KATY FWY, SUITE 175
HOUSTON, TX 77079

Harris County (713) 932-9200

ANESTHESIA CARE BY DOCTORS PLLC

Anesthesiology

10837 KATY FWY, SUITE175
HOUSTON, TX 77079

Harris County (713) 932-9200

DR. MIR MOHAMMED ALIKHAN M.D.

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)

10837 KATY FWY, SUITE 250
HOUSTON, TX 77079

Harris County (713) 464-8099

VIKRAM S. JAYANTY,M.D.,PA

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)

10837 KATY FWY, SUITE 175
HOUSTON, TX 77079

Harris County (713) 932-9200

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 Murtuza Ahmed's NPI number?

The NPI number for Murtuza Ahmed is 1710040324. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 18, 2006.

Where is Murtuza Ahmed located?

Murtuza Ahmed practices at 10837 Katy Fwy Suite 250, Houston, TX 77079. The listed phone number is (713) 464-8099.

What is Murtuza Ahmed's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Murtuza Ahmed enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Murtuza Ahmed 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 Murtuza Ahmed 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 3 other insurers list Murtuza Ahmed 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 Murtuza Ahmed affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Murtuza Ahmed is affiliated with Houston Methodist West Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Murtuza Ahmed was last updated on June 9, 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.