Muhammad Farooqui, M.D.
NPI 1356768303 · Gastroenterology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Muhammad Farooqui, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1356768303).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356768303
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R4691 (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
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,050 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 206 | $127 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 152 | $83 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 146 | $79 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 123 | $169 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 113 | $55 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 572 | 244 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 129 | 126 |
| Omeprazole | 87 | 43 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sul/Nacl/Kcl/Asb/Cbrand: Peg3350-Sod Sul-Nacl-Kcl-Asb-C | 37 | 36 |
| Famotidine | 33 | 18 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 29 | — |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$299 across 7 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 (2)
- 2040 W Charleston BlvdLas Vegas, NV 89102Phone: (702) 671-2345
- 701 E Marshall Ave Ste 200Longview, TX 75601-5544Phone: (903) 315-5418
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-03-27
- Last updated
- 2024-08-09
- Certified
- 2024-08-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Muhammad Farooqui's NPI number?
- Muhammad Farooqui's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356768303, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Muhammad Farooqui's specialty?
- Muhammad Farooqui is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Muhammad Farooqui located?
- Muhammad Farooqui's practice location on file with NPPES is 18123 Upper Bay Rd Ste 400, Houston, TX 77058-3875.
- What is Muhammad Farooqui's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Muhammad Farooqui is (281) 523-3320.
- Does Muhammad Farooqui accept Medicare?
- Muhammad Farooqui is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Muhammad Farooqui's NPI active?
- Yes — Muhammad Farooqui's NPI (1356768303) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.