Tahira Waqar, M.D
NPI 1942460688 · Anesthesiology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tahira Waqar, M.D is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1942460688).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942460688
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L6709 (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
18 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
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 77 | $60 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 61 | $65 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Small and Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00813 | 27 | $75 |
| Anesthesia for X-Ray Or Radiation Therapy01922 | 25 | $160 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure to Assess Heart Electrical Activity00537 | 11 | $394 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $60–$394 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$44 across 3 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)
- 9250 Pinecroft DrShenandoah, TX 77380-3218Phone: (281) 364-2362
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-06-16
- Last updated
- 2020-07-14
- Certified
- 2020-07-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tahira Waqar's NPI number?
- Tahira Waqar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942460688, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tahira Waqar's specialty?
- Tahira Waqar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tahira Waqar located?
- Tahira Waqar's practice location on file with NPPES is 1500 Citywest Blvd Ste 300, Houston, TX 77042-2549.
- What is Tahira Waqar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tahira Waqar is (972) 233-1999.
- Does Tahira Waqar accept Medicare?
- Tahira Waqar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tahira Waqar's NPI active?
- Yes — Tahira Waqar's NPI (1942460688) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-07-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.