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Active NPI 1609220532 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Hussein Abbas , MD, PhD

Internal Medicine • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Hussein Abbas, MD, PhD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 12 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2014, Dr. Abbas delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD.

Dr. Abbas is affiliated with Physicians Referral Service and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, hospital discharge day management, more than, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1515 Holcombe Blvd

Houston, TX 770304000

Telephone 7137926161
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2014

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Houston, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
12 Yrs -9.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.2 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
1569 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (9538 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
20.7% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
73.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Abbas (12 Years) 12 Yrs
Houston Specialty Average (21.2 Years) 21.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes
311 53 $295.74 $116.97
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes
35 33 $338.40 $110.66
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
28 27 $616.79 $169.28
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes
12 12 $1057.50 $214.04

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-12-09
Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License TX R8851

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
395184001 (TX)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs
8KL734 (TX)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicaid Cshcn
395184002 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Physicians Referral Service

1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 770304000

Phone: 7137922121

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Physician Assistant

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

10 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location December 09, 2021

Registered at 1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 770304000 (Tel: 7137926161)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 09, 2021

Registered at PO BOX 4439, HOUSTON, TX 772104439 (Tel: 7137922991)

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Updated Practice Location June 12, 2020

Registered at 1400 HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 770304008 (Tel: 7137458433)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 12, 2020

Registered at 1400 HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 770304008 (Tel: 7137458433)

NPI Profile Active April 18, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 18, 2016

Registered at 1800 ORLEANS ST, THE JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL, BALTIMORE, MD 212870010 (Tel: 4109557911)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 18, 2016

Registered at 1800 ORLEANS ST, BALTIMORE, MD 212870010

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 18, 2016

Recorded as HUSSEIN ABBAS, MD, PHD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 18, 2016

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 18, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1609220532
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 18, 2016
Last Update: September 17, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 4439

Houston, TX 772104439

Phone: 7137922991

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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