Nizam Meah, MD
NPI 1720174857 · Gastroenterology Physician · Lake Jackson, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nizam Meah, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Lake Jackson, TX (NPI 1720174857).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720174857
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J5833 (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
3,265 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 724 | $37 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 621 | $88 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue Including Interpretation and Report88313 | 307 | $70 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Identify Organisms Including Interpretation and Report88312 | 306 | $86 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 246 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 38 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 1,028 | 443 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 335 | 309 |
| Omeprazole | 282 | 106 |
| Famotidine | 238 | 104 |
| Sucralfate | 110 | 55 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 102 | 95 |
| Hydrocortisone | 72 | 46 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,817 across 97 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
- 2006-10-05
- Last updated
- 2007-10-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nizam Meah's NPI number?
- Nizam Meah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720174857, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nizam Meah's specialty?
- Nizam Meah is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nizam Meah located?
- Nizam Meah's practice location on file with NPPES is 109 Parking Way St, Lake Jackson, TX 77566-5228.
- What is Nizam Meah's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nizam Meah is (979) 292-0033.
- Does Nizam Meah accept Medicare?
- Nizam Meah is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nizam Meah's NPI active?
- Yes — Nizam Meah's NPI (1720174857) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-10-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.