Ghayyath Sultan, M.D
NPI 1780913996 · Nephrology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ghayyath Sultan, M.D is a Nephrology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1780913996).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780913996
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- Q3296 (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
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
6,656 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 | 2,640 | $79 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 1,260 | $119 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 649 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 508 | $128 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 468 | $174 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Calcitriol | 292 | 112 |
| Furosemide | 225 | 105 |
| Potassium Chloride | 111 | 59 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 96 | 39 |
| Calcifediolbrand: Rayaldee | 89 | 23 |
| Lisinopril | 81 | 37 |
| Allopurinol | 63 | 26 |
| Torsemide | 61 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,368 across 29 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
Additional practice locations (3)
- 10720 Barker Cypress RdCypress, TX 77433-1372Phone: (281) 429-8780Fax: (281) 763-8780
- 21212 Northwest Fwy Ste 465Cypress, TX 77429-6070Phone: (281) 429-8780Fax: (281) 763-8780
- 13656 Breton Ridge St Ste aHouston, TX 77070-6089Phone: (281) 429-8780Fax: (281) 763-7930
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-12-17
- Last updated
- 2019-10-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ghayyath Sultan's NPI number?
- Ghayyath Sultan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780913996, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ghayyath Sultan's specialty?
- Ghayyath Sultan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ghayyath Sultan located?
- Ghayyath Sultan's practice location on file with NPPES is 18220 Tomball Pkwy Ste 205, Houston, TX 77070-4347.
- What is Ghayyath Sultan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ghayyath Sultan is (281) 429-8780.
- Does Ghayyath Sultan accept Medicare?
- Ghayyath Sultan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ghayyath Sultan's NPI active?
- Yes — Ghayyath Sultan's NPI (1780913996) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.