Ahmad Farooq, MD
NPI 1114269305 · Gastroenterology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ahmad Farooq, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1114269305).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1114269305
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0000000000000 (ZZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
13 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
387 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 65 | $169 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 58 | $127 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 57 | $129 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Organ Tissue for Measuring Elasticity76981 | 50 | $104 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 36 | $180 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-C | 1,642 | 1,457 |
| Omeprazole | 557 | 439 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 399 | 299 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 163 | 82 |
| Metronidazole | 133 | 124 |
| Amoxicillin | 107 | 99 |
| Clarithromycin | 86 | 83 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$732 across 39 records (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)
- 1213 Hermann Dr Ste 360Houston, TX 77004-7018Phone: (713) 393-7744
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-03-26
- Last updated
- 2024-11-05
- Certified
- 2024-11-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ahmad Farooq's NPI number?
- Ahmad Farooq's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114269305, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ahmad Farooq's specialty?
- Ahmad Farooq is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ahmad Farooq located?
- Ahmad Farooq's practice location on file with NPPES is 1315 St Joseph Pkwy Ste 1210, Houston, TX 77002-8236.
- What is Ahmad Farooq's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ahmad Farooq is (713) 393-7744.
- Does Ahmad Farooq accept Medicare?
- Ahmad Farooq is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ahmad Farooq's NPI active?
- Yes — Ahmad Farooq's NPI (1114269305) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.