Younan Nowzaradan, MD
NPI 1861477150 · Specialist · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Younan Nowzaradan, MD is a Specialist provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1861477150).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861477150
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- E7211 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
343 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 | 155 | $91 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 54 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 29 | $129 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 26 | $34 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 22 | $14 |
| Single Contrast X-Ray of Upper Digestive Tract74240 | 16 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metformin Hcl | 57 | 24 |
| Fluconazole | 44 | 21 |
| Topiramate | 38 | 16 |
| Spironolactone | 34 | 16 |
| Omeprazole | 31 | 12 |
| Alprazolam | 30 | — |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$245 across 4 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
- 2005-12-09
- Last updated
- 2008-07-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Younan Nowzaradan's NPI number?
- Younan Nowzaradan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861477150, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Younan Nowzaradan's specialty?
- Younan Nowzaradan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Younan Nowzaradan located?
- Younan Nowzaradan's practice location on file with NPPES is 4009 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77025-1169.
- What is Younan Nowzaradan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Younan Nowzaradan is (713) 661-6262.
- Does Younan Nowzaradan accept Medicare?
- Younan Nowzaradan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Younan Nowzaradan's NPI active?
- Yes — Younan Nowzaradan's NPI (1861477150) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-07-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.