Zunaira Ali, M.D
NPI 1427312552 · Rheumatology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Zunaira Ali, M.D is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1427312552).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427312552
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- U6673 (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
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
6 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
194 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 | 84 | $121 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 70 | $161 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 22 | $90 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 18 | $83 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $83–$161 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 400 | 178 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 202 | 93 |
| Prednisone | 164 | 100 |
| Leflunomide | 109 | 49 |
| Gabapentin | 106 | 55 |
| Celecoxib | 63 | 22 |
| Sulfasalazinebrand: Sulfasalazine Dr | 62 | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$283 across 10 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 (5)
- 1211 Union Ave Ste 200Memphis, TN 38104Phone: (901) 525-0278Fax: (901) 526-9014
- 3030 North St Ste 450Beaumont, TX 77702-1434Phone: (409) 832-9600Fax: (409) 832-9610
- 9645 Barker Cypress Rd Ste 110Cypress, TX 77433-5292Phone: (281) 955-2650Fax: (281) 955-5875
- 10425 Huffmeister Rd Ste 320Houston, TX 77065-3429Phone: (281) 955-2650Fax: (281) 955-5875
- 1327 Troup HwyTyler, TX 75701-4443Phone: (903) 606-8764Fax: (903) 597-4203
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-07-03
- Last updated
- 2026-06-04
- Certified
- 2026-06-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Zunaira Ali's NPI number?
- Zunaira Ali's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427312552, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Zunaira Ali's specialty?
- Zunaira Ali is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Zunaira Ali located?
- Zunaira Ali's practice location on file with NPPES is 22485 Tomball Pkwy Ste 2100, Houston, TX 77070-1560.
- What is Zunaira Ali's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Zunaira Ali is (281) 955-2650.
- Does Zunaira Ali accept Medicare?
- Zunaira Ali is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Zunaira Ali's NPI active?
- Yes — Zunaira Ali's NPI (1427312552) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-06-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.