Kousta Foteh, MD
NPI 1699979450 · Vascular Surgery Physician · Humble, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Vascular Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kousta Foteh, MD is a Vascular Surgery Physician provider in Humble, TX (NPI 1699979450).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699979450
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Vascular Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M9283 (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
1,566 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 | 417 | $130 |
| Ultrasound of Leg Arteries Or Artery Grafts93925 | 187 | $240 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 101 | $177 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 89 | $12 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 80 | $9 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 79 | $14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 186 | 81 |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 31 | — |
| Pregabalin | 25 | 13 |
| Cephalexin | 16 | 16 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 15 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 15 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$25,668 across 38 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)
- 10907 Memorial Hermann Dr Ste 400Pearland, TX 77584-4115Phone: (281) 741-0280Fax: (832) 486-9953
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-13
- Last updated
- 2026-05-19
- Certified
- 2026-05-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kousta Foteh's NPI number?
- Kousta Foteh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699979450, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kousta Foteh's specialty?
- Kousta Foteh is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Vascular Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kousta Foteh located?
- Kousta Foteh's practice location on file with NPPES is 18450 Highway 59 N, Humble, TX 77338-4404.
- What is Kousta Foteh's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kousta Foteh is (281) 446-6656.
- Does Kousta Foteh accept Medicare?
- Kousta Foteh is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kousta Foteh's NPI active?
- Yes — Kousta Foteh's NPI (1699979450) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.