Samer Tawakkol, MD
NPI 1518937358 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samer Tawakkol, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1518937358).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518937358
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L1762 (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
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
546 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 144 | $63 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 137 | $93 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 73 | $44 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 57 | $129 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 45 | $34 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 614 | 213 |
| Famotidine | 213 | 72 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 163 | 92 |
| Ibandronate Sodium | 127 | 67 |
| Gabapentin | 112 | 44 |
| Cephalexin | 83 | 72 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 73 | 67 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14 across 1 record (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 (3)
- 6025 Metropolitan DrBeaumont, TX 77706-2407Phone: (409) 617-7700
- 2014 S Wheeler St Ste 170Jasper, TX 75951-5627Phone: (409) 384-1882
- 6901 Medical Center Dr Ste 220Orange, TX 77630-1411Phone: (409) 883-3201
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-24
- Last updated
- 2025-10-14
- Certified
- 2025-10-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samer Tawakkol's NPI number?
- Samer Tawakkol's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518937358, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samer Tawakkol's specialty?
- Samer Tawakkol is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samer Tawakkol located?
- Samer Tawakkol's practice location on file with NPPES is 12121 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77082-2432.
- What is Samer Tawakkol's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samer Tawakkol is (281) 293-8307.
- Does Samer Tawakkol accept Medicare?
- Samer Tawakkol is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samer Tawakkol's NPI active?
- Yes — Samer Tawakkol's NPI (1518937358) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.