Baraa Al-Hafez, M.D
NPI 1750596904 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Baraa Al-Hafez, M.D is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1750596904).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1750596904
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- P6764 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
620 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 153 | $122 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 131 | $160 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 57 | $123 |
| Fusion of Additional Segment of Spine22614 | 55 | $371 |
| Partial Removal of Spine Bone With Release of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerves, Each Additional Segment63048 | 55 | $195 |
| Graft of Donor Bone to Spine20931 | 31 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 99 | 53 |
| Methocarbamol | 93 | 49 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 76 | 64 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 53 | 32 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 32 | 30 |
| Gabapentin | 29 | 14 |
| Methylprednisolone | 21 | 14 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-11
- Last updated
- 2017-11-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Baraa Al-Hafez's NPI number?
- Baraa Al-Hafez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750596904, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Baraa Al-Hafez's specialty?
- Baraa Al-Hafez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Baraa Al-Hafez located?
- Baraa Al-Hafez's practice location on file with NPPES is 10496 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77043-5106.
- What is Baraa Al-Hafez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Baraa Al-Hafez is (346) 571-7500.
- Does Baraa Al-Hafez accept Medicare?
- Baraa Al-Hafez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Baraa Al-Hafez's NPI active?
- Yes — Baraa Al-Hafez's NPI (1750596904) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-11-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.