Ars Prasad, MD,PH.D
NPI 1942254842 · Internal Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ars Prasad, MD,PH.D is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1942254842).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942254842
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD,PH.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- K6497 (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
20 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
78 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 | 42 | $129 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 36 | $91 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $91–$129 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 758 | 348 |
| Gabapentin | 140 | 76 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 106 | 51 |
| Pregabalin | 104 | 49 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 74 | 42 |
| Methocarbamol | 63 | 31 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 48 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-22
- Last updated
- 2019-08-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ars Prasad's NPI number?
- Ars Prasad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942254842, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ars Prasad's specialty?
- Ars Prasad is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ars Prasad located?
- Ars Prasad's practice location on file with NPPES is 6776 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074-2107.
- What is Ars Prasad's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ars Prasad is (713) 272-8884.
- Does Ars Prasad accept Medicare?
- Ars Prasad is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ars Prasad's NPI active?
- Yes — Ars Prasad's NPI (1942254842) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-08-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.