Waqar Qureshi, MD
NPI 1497835813 · Gastroenterology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Waqar Qureshi, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1497835813).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497835813
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- K4987 (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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
265 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 68 | $254 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 44 | $172 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 41 | $132 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 26 | $75 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 23 | $74 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 114 | 107 |
| Omeprazole | 100 | 35 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 36 | 11 |
| Lipase/Protease/Amylasebrand: Creon | 32 | — |
| Famotidine | 29 | 12 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 24 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19,569 across 79 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 (1)
- 6620 Main StHouston, TX 77030-2348Phone: (713) 798-2500Fax: (713) 798-2505
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-17
- Last updated
- 2025-09-11
- Certified
- 2025-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Waqar Qureshi's NPI number?
- Waqar Qureshi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497835813, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Waqar Qureshi's specialty?
- Waqar Qureshi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Waqar Qureshi located?
- Waqar Qureshi's practice location on file with NPPES is 7200 Cambridge St Fl 8, Houston, TX 77030-4202.
- What is Waqar Qureshi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Waqar Qureshi is (713) 798-0950.
- Does Waqar Qureshi accept Medicare?
- Waqar Qureshi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Waqar Qureshi's NPI active?
- Yes — Waqar Qureshi's NPI (1497835813) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.