DR. AMER ZAHEER M.D.
NPI 1942397278
Internal Medicine in Houston, TX

Q: What is Amer Zaheer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amer Zaheer is 1942397278. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 6, 2006.

Q: What is Amer Zaheer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Amer Zaheer was last updated on December 5, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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 October 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

5152 HUCKLEBERRY CIR, HOUSTON, TX 77056(832) 661-6557 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 5, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

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About Dr. Amer Zaheer M.d. NPPES

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

DR. AMER ZAHEER M.D. (NPI 1942397278) is an individual internal medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (K1961) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942397278

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. AMER ZAHEERCredential: M.D.

Location Address5152 HUCKLEBERRY CIRHouston, TX 77056-2414

Mailing Address5152 Huckleberry CirHouston, TX 77056-2414 · (832) 661-6557

Phone(832) 661-6557

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1990

Enumeration DateOctober 6, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 5, 2018

✔ NPI 1942397278 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · K1961

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

5152 HUCKLEBERRY CIR, Houston, TX 77056

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0312696-01TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Amer Zaheer 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 ID1153401070

PECOS Enrollment IDI20080104000474

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 Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Amer Zaheer reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Baylor College Of Medicine

5.6 mi

Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics

7200 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 10
Houston, TX 77030

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
2,554 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1881026664 (713) 798-0000

Amer Zaheer Health Care LLC

5.7 mi

Internal Medicine

10019 S MAIN STREET, SUITE A1
Houston, TX 77025

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: Amer Zaheer Healthcare LLC

NPI 1164365029 (713) 626-7177

Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Texas, PLLC

20 mi

Internal Medicine

18951 N MEMORIAL DR
Humble, TX 77338

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
2,009 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1629307095 (281) 540-7700

Christus Trinity Clinic Texas

179 mi

Family Medicine

520 DOUGLAS BLVD
Tyler, TX 75702

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
2,745 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1285684225 (903) 315-4119

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

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.

1,507 services293 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

389 services355 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

103 services94 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

42 services40 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.

19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450068

Location6411 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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

Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin

Acute Care Hospitals · Lufkin, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450211

Location1201 West Frank StreetLufkin, TX 75901 · Angelina County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Houston Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450358

Location6565 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Texas Orthopedic Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number450804

Location7401 South Main StreetHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77056 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

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

2 suppliers11 claims25 services$5.90 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

3 suppliers12 claims72 services$1.51 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

6 suppliers23 claims24 services$13.46 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

6 suppliers23 claims24 services$62.69 avg. paid by Medicare

Lightweight wheelchair K0003

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N

1 supplier14 claims14 services$19.53 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Amer Zaheer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amer Zaheer is 1942397278. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 6, 2006.

Where is Amer Zaheer located?

Amer Zaheer practices at 5152 Huckleberry Cir, Houston, TX 77056. The listed phone number is (832) 661-6557.

What is Amer Zaheer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Amer Zaheer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Amer Zaheer 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Amer Zaheer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Amer Zaheer reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, TX), Amer Zaheer Health Care LLC (Houston, TX), Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Texas, PLLC (Humble, TX) and Christus Trinity Clinic Texas (Tyler, TX). Each 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 Amer Zaheer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Amer Zaheer accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Amer Zaheer 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 Amer Zaheer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Amer Zaheer is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me, Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin, Houston Methodist Hospital and Texas Orthopedic Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Amer Zaheer was last updated on December 5, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.