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MUHAMMED ASHAR ZAHEER AFAQ MD
NPI 1841751948
Hospitalist in Sugar Land, TX

Active since March 29, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.34/100
CMS Quality Rating
1327 LAKE POINTE PKWY STE 305, SUGAR LAND, TX 77478(713) 798-0950(713) 798-0951 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 14, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 14, 2022, Aug 23, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Muhammed Ashar Zaheer Afaq Md NPPES

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

MUHAMMED ASHAR ZAHEER AFAQ MD (NPI 1841751948) is an individual hospitalist provider in Sugar Land, Texas, licensed in Texas (T4300) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Chi St Luke's Health Brazosport, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841751948
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameMUHAMMED ASHAR ZAHEER AFAQCredential: MD
Location Address1327 LAKE POINTE PKWY STE 305Sugar Land, TX 77478-4394
Mailing Address1 Baylor Plz Ste Nc100Houston, TX 77030-3411 · (713) 798-2480
Phone(713) 798-0950
Fax(713) 798-0951
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSBaylor College Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 14, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 14, 2022
✔ NPI 1841751948 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · T4300
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 T4300 (TX)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
1327 LAKE POINTE PKWY STE 305, Sugar Land, TX 77478
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 11 Baylor PlzHouston, TX 77030-3411 · Phone (713) 367-8606
Location 27200 Cambridge St Fl 10Houston, TX 77030-4202 · Phone (713) 798-1750
Location 317200 St Lukes WayThe Woodlands, TX 77384-8007 · Phone (936) 266-2000

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

Muhammed Ashar Zaheer Afaq 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 ID3577943836
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220704000106
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 3

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.

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.
114 services110 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.
29 services17 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.
18 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Chi St Luke's Health Brazosport

Acute Care Hospitals · Lake Jackson, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450072
Location100 Medical DriveLake Jackson, TX 77566 · Brazoria County
Emergency services

Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number450193
Location6720 Bertner Ave, Ste Mc1-266Houston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services

Harris Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450289
Location2525 Holly HallHouston, TX 77054 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Luke's Sugar Land Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sugar Land, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number670053
Location1317 Lake Pointe ParkwaySugar Land, TX 77478 · Fort Bend County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77478 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.

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.

91.34/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality81.64
Promoting Interoperability89.13
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

MRS. SINDHU MATHEW AGACNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1327 LAKE POINTE PKWY STE 305
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Fort Bend County (171) 379-8352
MRS. BINCY SAMUEL VARUGHESE AGACNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1327 LAKE POINTE PKWY STE 305
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Fort Bend County (281) 637-7000
WESLEY A MAYER MD
Urology
1327 LAKE POINTE PKWY STE 305
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Fort Bend County (171) 379-8352

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 Muhammed Ashar Afaq's NPI number?

The NPI number for Muhammed Ashar Afaq is 1841751948. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2019.

Where is Muhammed Ashar Afaq located?

Muhammed Ashar Afaq practices at 1327 Lake Pointe Pkwy Ste 305, Sugar Land, TX 77478. The listed phone number is (713) 798-0950.

What is Muhammed Ashar Afaq's specialty?

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

Is Muhammed Ashar Afaq enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Muhammed Ashar Afaq 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 Muhammed Ashar Afaq 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 5 other insurers list Muhammed Ashar Afaq 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 Muhammed Ashar Afaq affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Muhammed Ashar Afaq is affiliated with Chi St Luke's Health Brazosport, Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me, Harris Health System and St Luke's Sugar Land Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Muhammed Ashar Afaq was last updated on December 14, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.