ASHISH SAHARIA MD
NPI 1821241571
Surgery in Sugar Land, TX

NPI Status: Active since October 28, 2008

Contact Information

16605 SOUTHWEST FWY
SUITE 450
SUGAR LAND, TX
ZIP 77479
Phone: (281) 275-0860
Fax: (281) 275-0861

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 33
  • Surgery
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About ASHISH SAHARIA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Ashish Saharia, a provider established in Sugar Land, Texas with a medical specialization in Surgery and more than 33 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1821241571 assigned on October 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208600000X with license number N4713 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.

NPI
1821241571
Provider Name
ASHISH SAHARIA MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
16605 SOUTHWEST FWY SUITE 450 SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Location Phone
(281) 275-0860
Location Fax
(281) 275-0861
Mailing Address
16605 SOUTHWEST FWY SUITE 450 SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
Mailing Phone
(281) 275-0860
Mailing Fax
(281) 275-0861
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
1993
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
10-28-2008
Last Update Date
09-14-2023
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A surgeon like Ashish Saharia treats injuries, diseases, and deformities through surgical operations. A surgeon could correct physical deformities, repair bone and tissue, or perform preventive or elective surgeries. Surgeons also examine patients, perform and interpret diagnostic tests, and provide counsel on preventive healthcare.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Surgery

Taxonomy Code
208600000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
N4713
License State
TX
Taxonomy Description
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1204F00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Transplant Surgery

N4713 (TX)

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Community Premier Gold 005 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) - HMO
  • Community Premier Gold 021 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) - HMO
  • Community Premier Silver 012 (No deductible for PCP, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) - HMO
  • Community Premier Silver 020 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) - HMO
  • Molina Gold Core 1640 - HMO
  • Molina Gold Core 1640 Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Core 1640 Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Saver 750 - HMO
  • Molina Gold Saver 750 Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Saver 750 Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Standard - HMO
  • Molina Silver Core - HMO
  • Molina Silver Core Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
  • Molina Silver Core Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
  • Wellpoint Essential Bronze 4000 HSA (+ Incentives) - HMO
  • Wellpoint Essential Bronze 6000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
  • Wellpoint Essential Bronze 6000 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP+$0 Select Drugs) - HMO
  • Wellpoint Essential Bronze 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
  • Wellpoint Essential Bronze POS 4500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
  • Wellpoint Essential Bronze POS 5500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
  • Wellpoint Essential Bronze POS 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
  • Wellpoint Essential Catastrophic (+ Incentives) - HMO
  • Wellpoint Essential Gold 1500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
  • Wellpoint Essential Gold 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
208633202MEDICAID (05)TX 
8DY910OTHER (01)TXBCBS
P01107879OTHER (01)TXRR MEDICARE
208633201MEDICAID (05)TX 
208633203MEDICAID (05)TX 
208633204MEDICAID (05)TX 
208633206MEDICAID (05)TX 
8CE601OTHER (01)TXBCBS

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Ashish Saharia is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Ashish Saharia is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 7113066630

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20091123000262

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Unknown

  • Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous (RX029N)

    Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg (HCPCS:J7507)

    29 DME suppliers used 152 Medicare Claims 15420 Services Paid

  • Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous (RX029N)

    Prednisone, immediate release or delayed release, oral, 1 mg (HCPCS:J7512)

    6 DME suppliers used 20 Medicare Claims 3750 Services Paid

  • Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous (RX029N)

    Cyclosporine, oral, 25 mg (HCPCS:J7515)

    5 DME suppliers used 26 Medicare Claims 3480 Services Paid

  • Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous (RX029N)

    Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg (HCPCS:J7517)

    8 DME suppliers used 49 Medicare Claims 8100 Services Paid

  • Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous (RX029N)

    Mycophenolic acid, oral, 180 mg (HCPCS:J7518)

    3 DME suppliers used 19 Medicare Claims 2580 Services Paid

  • Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous (RX029N)

    Everolimus, oral, 0.25 mg (HCPCS:J7527)

    6 DME suppliers used 24 Medicare Claims 6510 Services Paid

  • Treatment-Chemotherapy (RH012N)

    Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period (HCPCS:Q0511)

    31 DME suppliers used 145 Medicare Claims 145 Services Paid

  • Treatment-Chemotherapy (RH012N)

    Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period (HCPCS:Q0512)

    23 DME suppliers used 139 Medicare Claims 157 Services Paid

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Hernia repair - groin (open)

Hernia repair in the groin area (open) is a surgical procedure to fix a bulge or protrusion, caused by internal tissues pushing through a weak spot in your abdominal wall. In this operation, a small incision is made in the groin area. The protruding tissue is then placed back into the abdomen, and the weakened area is reinforced with stitches or a mesh.

This service was performed for 1-10 patients

Hernia repair (minimally invasive)

Hernia repair is a surgery to fix a hernia - a condition where an organ pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place. Minimally invasive hernia repair involves small incisions, a tiny camera, and special surgical tools. This method often leads to quicker recovery, less pain, and reduced scarring compared to traditional surgery.

This service was performed for 1-10 patients

Preparation of donor liver for transplantation

The preparation of a donor liver for transplantation involves a series of steps. First, the liver is carefully removed from the donor. It's then preserved in a special solution to maintain its function. Afterward, it's inspected and prepared for transplantation into the recipient.

This service was performed 20 times for 20 patients

Transplantation of donor liver

Transplantation of a donor liver is a procedure where a diseased liver is replaced with a healthy one from a donor. This can be a life-saving operation for conditions such as liver failure or liver cancer. The new liver takes over the functions of the old one, helping the body process nutrients, filter blood, and fight infections.

This service was performed 22 times for 22 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $21.23 for a new patient copayment and $17.13 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 77479 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

  • Average New Patient Price $84.92
  • Minimum New Patient Price $54.84
  • Maximum New Patient Price $166.88
  • Average New Patient Copayment $21.23
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.71
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.72

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

  • Average Established Patient Price $68.55
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $17.52
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $136.11
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $17.13
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.38
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $34.02

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Ashish Saharia is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL6565 FANNIN
HOUSTON, TX 77030
(713) 790-2221Acute Care Hospitals
HOUSTON METHODIST CLEAR LAKE HOSPITAL18300 HOUSTON METHODIST DR
NASSAU BAY, TX 77058
(281) 333-5503Acute Care Hospitals
HOUSTON METHODIST WILLOWBROOK HOSPITAL18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249
HOUSTON, TX 77070
(281) 477-1000Acute Care Hospitals
HOUSTON METHODIST WEST HOSPITAL18500 KATY FREEWAY
HOUSTON, TX 77094
(832) 522-1000Acute Care Hospitals
HOUSTON METHODIST THE WOODLANDS HOSPITAL17201 INTERSTATE 45 SOUTH
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77385
(936) 270-2000Acute Care Hospitals

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1821241571, we treat the final digit (1) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 59. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 59 = 1).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
8
Unchanged
Pos 3
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
1
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 2 → 4 2 → 4 1 → 2 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 8 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 59

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 59 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 59 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1821241571.

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Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
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Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
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Podiatrist
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Obstetrics & Gynecology (Obstetrics)
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1821241571, enumerated as an "individual" on October 28, 2008.

The provider is located at 16605 SOUTHWEST FWY SUITE 450 SUGAR LAND, TX 77479 and the phone number is (281) 275-0860.

Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Community Health Choice, Molina Healthcare,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Ashish Saharia is affiliated with: HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL, HOUSTON METHODIST CLEAR LAKE HOSPITAL, HOUSTON METHODIST WILLOWBROOK HOSPITAL, HOUSTON METHODIST WEST HOSPITAL and HOUSTON METHODIST THE WOODLANDS HOSPITAL.