Nicolas Daoura, MD
NPI 1639273956 · Infectious Disease Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicolas Daoura, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1639273956).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639273956
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L7347 (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
19 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
2,030 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 1,266 | $70 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 197 | $117 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 193 | $105 |
| Refilling and Maintenance of Portable Pump96521 | 142 | $113 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 121 | $116 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 85 | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 51 | 24 |
| Levofloxacin | 37 | 32 |
| Metronidazole | 19 | 17 |
| Amoxicillin | 18 | — |
| Linezolid | 18 | 16 |
| Ceftriaxone Sodiumbrand: Ceftriaxone | 15 | — |
| Ertapenem Sodiumbrand: Ertapenem |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$887 across 44 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
- 2006-09-08
- Last updated
- 2024-06-05
- Certified
- 2024-06-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicolas Daoura's NPI number?
- Nicolas Daoura's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639273956, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicolas Daoura's specialty?
- Nicolas Daoura is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicolas Daoura located?
- Nicolas Daoura's practice location on file with NPPES is 7777 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074-1802.
- What is Nicolas Daoura's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicolas Daoura is (713) 339-9949.
- Does Nicolas Daoura accept Medicare?
- Nicolas Daoura is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicolas Daoura's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicolas Daoura's NPI (1639273956) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-06-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.