DR. RITA ANTANIOS MAKHLOUF M.D
NPI 1770548190
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Houston, TX

Q: What is Rita Makhlouf's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rita Makhlouf is 1770548190. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 19, 2006.

Q: What is Rita Makhlouf's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rita Makhlouf was last updated on July 13, 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.

Active since April 19, 2006PECOS Enrolled

7777 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 310, HOUSTON, TX 77074(713) 772-3300(713) 772-8991 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Dr. Rita Antanios Makhlouf M.d NPPES

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

DR. RITA ANTANIOS MAKHLOUF M.D (NPI 1770548190) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (J7062) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770548190

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X

Provider Legal NameDR. RITA ANTANIOS MAKHLOUFCredential: M.D

Location Address7777 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 310Houston, TX 77074-1802

Mailing Address7777 Southwest Fwy, Suite 310Houston, TX 77074-1802 · (713) 772-3300 · Fax (713) 772-8991

Phone(713) 772-3300

Fax(713) 772-8991

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateApril 19, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026

✔ NPI 1770548190 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2080N0001X

License✔ Licensed in TX · J7062

Definition

A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.

7777 SOUTHWEST FWY, Houston, TX 77074

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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, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Rita Antanios Makhlouf M.d is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Rita Makhlouf reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Pediatrix Medical Group Of Texas Billing, Inc.

4.4 mi

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

2929 WOODLAND PARK DR
Houston, TX 77082

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
508 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1649377359 (281) 293-7774

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

JUDITH GOLD, M.D., P.A.

Internal Medicine (Nephrology)

7777 SOUTHWEST FWY, 1052
HOUSTON, TX 77074

Harris County (713) 988-8776

SOUTHWEST NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES, LLP

Specialist

7777 SOUTHWEST FWY, STE.# 304
HOUSTON, TX 77074

Harris County (713) 270-4545

ENRIQUE HEBERTO RIOS JR. M.D.

Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)

7777 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 310
HOUSTON, TX 77074

Harris County (713) 772-3300

KEVIN G NICKELL MD

Urology

7777 SOUTHWEST FWY, # 1032
HOUSTON, TX 77074

Harris County (713) 351-0644

CHERYL SCHULTZ OPAC

Physician Assistant (Surgical)

7777 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 432
HOUSTON, TX 77074

Harris County (713) 777-4785

DR. JOHN DAVID FISHER MD

Surgery

7777 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 810
HOUSTON, TX 77074

Harris County (713) 772-1200

DR. CARL VICTOR VARTIAN MD

Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)

7777 SOUTHWEST FWY, 740
HOUSTON, TX 77074

Harris County (713) 777-7751

PROF. ANITHA THOMAS ABRAHAM MD

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

7777 SOUTHWEST FWY, STE 724
HOUSTON, TX 77074

Harris County (713) 456-6864

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 Rita Makhlouf's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rita Makhlouf is 1770548190. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 19, 2006.

Where is Rita Makhlouf located?

Rita Makhlouf practices at 7777 Southwest Fwy Suite 310, Houston, TX 77074. The listed phone number is (713) 772-3300.

What is Rita Makhlouf's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is Rita Makhlouf enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rita Makhlouf is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Rita Makhlouf's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rita Makhlouf reassigns Medicare benefits to Pediatrix Medical Group Of Texas Billing, Inc. (Houston, TX). The 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 Rita Makhlouf's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Rita Makhlouf 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 3 other insurers list Rita Makhlouf 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rita Makhlouf was last updated on July 13, 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.