Abdus Arif, MD
NPI 1962517243 · Anesthesiology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Abdus Arif, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1962517243).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962517243
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- K7979 (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
19 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
149 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 Upper Abdomen00790 | 37 | $97 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Lower Abdomen00840 | 33 | $110 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 22 | $66 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Skin of Arms, Legs, and Front Body00400 | 16 | $71 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Urinary System Through Urethra00910 | 14 | $72 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 14 | $44 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$35 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
- 2006-08-20
- Last updated
- 2020-05-20
- Certified
- 2020-05-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Abdus Arif's NPI number?
- Abdus Arif's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962517243, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Abdus Arif's specialty?
- Abdus Arif is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Abdus Arif located?
- Abdus Arif's practice location on file with NPPES is 1500 Citywest Blvd, Houston, TX 77042.
- What is Abdus Arif's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Abdus Arif is (713) 620-4000.
- Does Abdus Arif accept Medicare?
- Abdus Arif is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Abdus Arif's NPI active?
- Yes — Abdus Arif's NPI (1962517243) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-05-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.