Amer Khan, M.D.
NPI 1487652855 · Nephrology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Amer Khan, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1487652855).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487652855
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- L3358 (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
1,271 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 | 246 | $126 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 232 | $78 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 193 | $328 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 156 | $16 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 90 | $62 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 46 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 133 | 55 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 124 | 42 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 121 | 50 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 117 | 44 |
| Losartan Potassium | 83 | 32 |
| Sucroferric Oxyhydroxidebrand: Velphoro | 73 | 17 |
| Carvedilol | 64 | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,631 across 67 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
- 2005-07-11
- Last updated
- 2019-03-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Amer Khan's NPI number?
- Amer Khan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487652855, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Amer Khan's specialty?
- Amer Khan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Amer Khan located?
- Amer Khan's practice location on file with NPPES is 7777 Southwest Fwy Ste 304, Houston, TX 77074-1813.
- What is Amer Khan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Amer Khan is (713) 270-4545.
- Does Amer Khan accept Medicare?
- Amer Khan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Amer Khan's NPI active?
- Yes — Amer Khan's NPI (1487652855) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-03-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.