Jorge Zuniga, MD
NPI 1235355330 · Internal Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jorge Zuniga, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1235355330).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235355330
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 4301083455 (MI)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,968 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 35 Minutes99232 | 2,982 | $75 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 1,282 | $112 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 312 | $122 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 271 | $165 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 103 | $122 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Daptomycin | 218 | 42 |
| Meropenem | 136 | 26 |
| Cefepime Hcl | 123 | 30 |
| Ertapenem Sodiumbrand: Ertapenem | 104 | 40 |
| Minocycline Hcl | 68 | 27 |
| Ceftriaxone Sodiumbrand: Ceftriaxone | 44 | 14 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 35 | 17 |
| Vancomycin Hcl | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$101 across 3 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-04-17
- Last updated
- 2026-04-27
- Certified
- 2026-04-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jorge Zuniga's NPI number?
- Jorge Zuniga's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235355330, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jorge Zuniga's specialty?
- Jorge Zuniga is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jorge Zuniga located?
- Jorge Zuniga's practice location on file with NPPES is 1724 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77098-3604.
- What is Jorge Zuniga's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jorge Zuniga is (713) 526-5955.
- Does Jorge Zuniga accept Medicare?
- Jorge Zuniga is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jorge Zuniga's NPI active?
- Yes — Jorge Zuniga's NPI (1235355330) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.