Azeem Arastu, MD
NPI 1477138238 · Hospitalist Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Azeem Arastu, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1477138238).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477138238
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- U8506 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
134 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 76 | $79 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 22 | $119 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 19 | $114 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 17 | $75 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$119 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 8900 Van Wyck ExpyRichmond Hill, NY 11418-2897Phone: (718) 206-6000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-03-13
- Last updated
- 2026-03-05
- Certified
- 2026-03-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Azeem Arastu's NPI number?
- Azeem Arastu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477138238, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Azeem Arastu's specialty?
- Azeem Arastu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Azeem Arastu located?
- Azeem Arastu's practice location on file with NPPES is 11800 Astoria Blvd, Houston, TX 77089-6041.
- What is Azeem Arastu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Azeem Arastu is (281) 929-6184.
- Does Azeem Arastu accept Medicare?
- Azeem Arastu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Azeem Arastu's NPI active?
- Yes — Azeem Arastu's NPI (1477138238) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.