Harmohinder Kochar, MD
NPI 1720086002 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Harmohinder Kochar, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1720086002).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720086002
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- J0554 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
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
631 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 363 | $182 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 61 | $52 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 61 | $52 |
| Test to Measure Largest Amount of Air Breathed in an Out94200 | 59 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 35 | $130 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 24 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Montelukast Sodium | 928 | 324 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 775 | 181 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 753 | 244 |
| Azithromycin | 498 | 146 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 475 | 203 |
| Roflumilast | 402 | 101 |
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterolbrand: Breztri Aerosphere |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,999 across 157 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
- 2005-07-12
- Last updated
- 2013-04-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Harmohinder Kochar's NPI number?
- Harmohinder Kochar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720086002, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Harmohinder Kochar's specialty?
- Harmohinder Kochar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Harmohinder Kochar located?
- Harmohinder Kochar's practice location on file with NPPES is 1631 N Loop West, Houston, TX 77008-1435.
- What is Harmohinder Kochar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Harmohinder Kochar is (713) 863-0902.
- Does Harmohinder Kochar accept Medicare?
- Harmohinder Kochar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Harmohinder Kochar's NPI active?
- Yes — Harmohinder Kochar's NPI (1720086002) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-04-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.