Ather Khokhar, MD
NPI 1760487912 · Nephrology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ather Khokhar, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1760487912).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1760487912
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- K2161 (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
21 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
645 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 383 | $79 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 72 | $131 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 63 | $70 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 54 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 28 | $107 |
| 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 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 71 | 17 |
| Calcitriol | 51 | 24 |
| Parenteral Amino Acid 15% No.5brand: Clinisol | 51 | — |
| Furosemide | 35 | 18 |
| Carvedilol | 35 | 14 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 30 | 12 |
| Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicatebrand: Lokelma | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$350 across 7 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
- 2005-06-15
- Last updated
- 2011-09-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ather Khokhar's NPI number?
- Ather Khokhar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760487912, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ather Khokhar's specialty?
- Ather Khokhar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ather Khokhar located?
- Ather Khokhar's practice location on file with NPPES is 1140 Westmont Dr, Houston, TX 77015-4363.
- What is Ather Khokhar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ather Khokhar is (713) 637-6320.
- Does Ather Khokhar accept Medicare?
- Ather Khokhar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ather Khokhar's NPI active?
- Yes — Ather Khokhar's NPI (1760487912) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-09-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.