Ahmed Awad, MD
NPI 1942849906 · Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ahmed Awad, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1942849906).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942849906
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Vascular & Interventional Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 48297 (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
6 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
27 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 27 | $12 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $12–$12 (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.
$276 across 2 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
- 2019-12-22
- Last updated
- 2024-09-04
- Certified
- 2024-09-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ahmed Awad's NPI number?
- Ahmed Awad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942849906, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ahmed Awad's specialty?
- Ahmed Awad is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ahmed Awad located?
- Ahmed Awad's practice location on file with NPPES is 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030-4000.
- What is Ahmed Awad's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ahmed Awad is (713) 792-6161.
- Does Ahmed Awad accept Medicare?
- Ahmed Awad is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ahmed Awad's NPI active?
- Yes — Ahmed Awad's NPI (1942849906) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.