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SISTLA B KRISHNA M.D.
NPI 1811939382
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since June 11, 2006PECOS Enrolled
7737 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 805, HOUSTON, TX 77074(713) 988-6774(713) 771-6074 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Sistla B Krishna M.d. NPPES

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

SISTLA B KRISHNA M.D. (NPI 1811939382) is an individual geriatric medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (F8542) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Hospital System, and is a graduate of Other (1973).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811939382
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0300X
Provider Legal NameSISTLA B KRISHNACredential: M.D.
Location Address7737 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 805Houston, TX 77074-1807
Mailing Address7737 Southwest Fwy, Suite 805Houston, TX 77074-1806 · (713) 988-6774 · Fax (713) 771-6074
Phone(713) 988-6774
Fax(713) 771-6074
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1973
Enumeration DateJune 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1811939382 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Geriatric MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0300X
License✔ Licensed in TX · F8542
Definition

An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.

7737 SOUTHWEST FWY, Houston, TX 77074
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1375115TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Community Health Choice.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

Sistla B Krishna 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 ID5395930622
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101112000402
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 8

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.

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.
196 services68 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
123 services50 patients
Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument 82962
A blood glucose test uses a handheld device to measure the amount of sugar in your blood. A small prick on your finger allows a drop of blood to be placed on a test strip, which is then read by the device. This helps monitor and manage diabetes effectively.
45 services25 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
32 services29 patients
Testing of autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system function 95923
Testing of autonomic nervous system function assesses how well your body's automatic processes, like heart rate and blood pressure, are working. It involves various non-invasive tests like heart rate variability and sweat production tests.
31 services29 patients
Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit G0438
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your doctor to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's an opportunity to discuss your health status and goals and get a plan tailored for you.
23 services23 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

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

Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sugar Land, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450820
Location16655 Southwest FreewaySugar Land, TX 77479 · Fort Bend County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sugar Land, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450848
Location17500 W Grand Parkway SouthSugar Land, TX 77479 · Fort Bend County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77074 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
$176.98 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $44.24 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99205
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
95%42 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
67%2,143 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
27%62 patients2/55-star benchmark: 96%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
2%252 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
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%83 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
79%252 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
53%252 patients4/55-star benchmark: 59%
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 3

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
7 suppliers15 claims47 services$5.39 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
5 suppliers12 claims20 services$0.97 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$211.34 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.

JAN E. GILDEN M.A.
Audiologist
7737 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 630
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Harris County (713) 771-9966
PLASTIC SURGERY OF HOUSTON, P.A.
Plastic Surgery
7737 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 950
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Harris County (713) 778-9909
CHARLES STEVEN FORTENBERRY D.D.S.
Dentist (General Practice)
7737 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 960
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Harris County (713) 774-9774
DR. AJAY KUMAR BINDAL MD
Specialist
7737 SOUTHWEST FWY, 230
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Harris County (713) 752-0001
JAY CHAVDA M.D PA
Otolaryngology (Pediatric Otolaryngology)
7737 SOUTHWEST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Harris County (713) 774-2090
KANAYO UBESIE
Obstetrics & Gynecology
7737 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 819
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Harris County (713) 773-1700
FOOT DOCTORS OF TEXAS LLC
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
7737 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 500
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Harris County (713) 988-6600
CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE ASSOC., P.A.
Specialist
7737 SOUTHWEST FWY, SUITE 955
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Harris County (713) 988-2223

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 Sistla Krishna's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sistla Krishna is 1811939382. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 11, 2006.

Where is Sistla Krishna located?

Sistla Krishna practices at 7737 Southwest Fwy Suite 805, Houston, TX 77074. The listed phone number is (713) 988-6774.

What is Sistla Krishna's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RG0300X.

Is Sistla Krishna enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sistla Krishna 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 Sistla Krishna accept?

Health plans from Community Health Choice list Sistla Krishna 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 Sistla Krishna affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sistla Krishna is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Hospital System, Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital and Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sistla Krishna was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.