Warren Southerland, MD
NPI 1720516487 · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Warren Southerland, MD is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1720516487).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720516487
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- T7744 (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
9 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
500 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 | 160 | $90 |
| Evaluation of Psychological Test, First Hour96130 | 116 | $120 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 74 | $61 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0482 | 59 | $195 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 40 | $129 |
| Administration of Psychological Or Neuropsychological Test By Technician, First 30 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 467 | 164 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 149 | 65 |
| Gabapentin | 141 | 51 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 86 | 33 |
| Methocarbamol | 77 | 27 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 64 | 27 |
| Tizanidine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,008 across 32 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
- 2017-05-25
- Last updated
- 2025-05-28
- Certified
- 2025-05-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Warren Southerland's NPI number?
- Warren Southerland's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720516487, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Warren Southerland's specialty?
- Warren Southerland is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Warren Southerland located?
- Warren Southerland's practice location on file with NPPES is 9525 Katy Fwy Ste 206, Houston, TX 77024-1476.
- What is Warren Southerland's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Warren Southerland is (713) 400-2990.
- Does Warren Southerland accept Medicare?
- Warren Southerland is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Warren Southerland's NPI active?
- Yes — Warren Southerland's NPI (1720516487) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.