Rao Afzal, M.D.
NPI 1023671161 · Hospitalist Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rao Afzal, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1023671161).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023671161
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD478531 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
221 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 66 | $118 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 57 | $75 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 51 | $47 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 21 | $174 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 13 | $77 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$23 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1400 Locust StPittsburgh, PA 15219-5114Phone: (412) 232-8111
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-04-15
- Last updated
- 2024-09-18
- Certified
- 2024-09-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rao Afzal's NPI number?
- Rao Afzal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023671161, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rao Afzal's specialty?
- Rao Afzal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rao Afzal located?
- Rao Afzal's practice location on file with NPPES is 6431 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030-1501.
- What is Rao Afzal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rao Afzal is (832) 682-9895.
- Does Rao Afzal accept Medicare?
- Rao Afzal is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rao Afzal's NPI active?
- Yes — Rao Afzal's NPI (1023671161) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.