Houssam Al Kharrat, MD
NPI 1295734424 · Gastroenterology Physician · Lubbock, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Houssam Al Kharrat, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Lubbock, TX (NPI 1295734424).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295734424
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- L8588 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
4,627 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 1,391 | $33 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 627 | $86 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 429 | $120 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, 1 Hour Or Less96365 | 380 | $57 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 239 | $184 |
| 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 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 215 | 120 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Peg-3350 and Electrolytes | 73 | 73 |
| Sucralfate | 65 | 47 |
| Promethazine Hcl | 57 | — |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 50 | 49 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sul/Nacl/Kcl/Asb/Cbrand: Plenvu | 39 | 38 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,963 across 151 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
- 2005-07-19
- Last updated
- 2021-02-22
- Certified
- 2021-02-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Houssam Al Kharrat's NPI number?
- Houssam Al Kharrat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295734424, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Houssam Al Kharrat's specialty?
- Houssam Al Kharrat is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Houssam Al Kharrat located?
- Houssam Al Kharrat's practice location on file with NPPES is 5115 80th St, Lubbock, TX 79424-3017.
- What is Houssam Al Kharrat's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Houssam Al Kharrat is (806) 788-4368.
- Does Houssam Al Kharrat accept Medicare?
- Houssam Al Kharrat is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Houssam Al Kharrat's NPI active?
- Yes — Houssam Al Kharrat's NPI (1295734424) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-02-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.