Syed Abdullah Waheed, MD
NPI 1306286737 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Syed Abdullah Waheed, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1306286737).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1306286737
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- U6101 (TX)
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
12 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
2,002 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 645 | $214 |
| Critical Care, Each Additional 30 Minutes99292 | 517 | $108 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 439 | $118 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 98 | $173 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 92 | $182 |
| Assessment of Emotional Or Behavioral Problems96127 | 60 | $5 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 44 | 22 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 37 | 15 |
| Furosemide | 22 | — |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 19 | 11 |
| Prednisone | 19 | — |
| Montelukast Sodium | 18 | — |
| Budesonide/Formoterol Fumaratebrand: Symbicort |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,223 across 29 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
- 2013-06-29
- Last updated
- 2025-12-08
- Certified
- 2025-12-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Syed Abdullah Waheed's NPI number?
- Syed Abdullah Waheed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306286737, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Syed Abdullah Waheed's specialty?
- Syed Abdullah Waheed is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Syed Abdullah Waheed located?
- Syed Abdullah Waheed's practice location on file with NPPES is 18300 Katy Fwy Ste 615, Houston, TX 77094-1494.
- What is Syed Abdullah Waheed's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Syed Abdullah Waheed is (713) 464-8099.
- Does Syed Abdullah Waheed accept Medicare?
- Syed Abdullah Waheed is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Syed Abdullah Waheed's NPI active?
- Yes — Syed Abdullah Waheed's NPI (1306286737) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.