Nidal Buheis, M.D.
NPI 1861409278 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nidal Buheis, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1861409278).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861409278
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M2573 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,201 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,542 | $115 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 601 | $13 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 333 | $154 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Supervision and Review By Physician93015 | 323 | $58 |
| Nuclear Medicine Studies of Blood Flow in Heart Muscle at Rest and With Stress78492 | 311 | $1,343 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 80 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 939 | 285 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 743 | 237 |
| Losartan Potassium | 628 | 203 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 582 | 140 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 461 | 157 |
| Atenolol | 426 | 131 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,473 across 50 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 (1)
- 2501 Jimmy Johnson BlvdSuite 500Port Arthur, TX 77640-2000Phone: (409) 723-6600Fax: (409) 723-6698
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-01
- Last updated
- 2025-11-26
- Certified
- 2025-11-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nidal Buheis's NPI number?
- Nidal Buheis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861409278, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nidal Buheis's specialty?
- Nidal Buheis is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nidal Buheis located?
- Nidal Buheis's practice location on file with NPPES is 20207 Chasewood Park Dr, Houston, TX 77070-1441.
- What is Nidal Buheis's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nidal Buheis is (713) 986-5630.
- Does Nidal Buheis accept Medicare?
- Nidal Buheis is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nidal Buheis's NPI active?
- Yes — Nidal Buheis's NPI (1861409278) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.