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Active NPI 1033571229 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Rami Saed Al-Aref , MD

Surgery • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Rami Al-Aref, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since graduating from Washington University School Of Medicine in 2016, Dr. Al-Aref delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6720 BERTNER AVE.

Dr. Al-Aref maintains professional affiliations with Baylor College Of Medicine, Washington University and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include critical care, first, follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, initial hospital inpatient care per day. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6720 Bertner Ave

Houston, TX 770302604

Telephone 8323552666
Fax 8323552666
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Washington University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Houston, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
10 Yrs -10.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.3 Yrs
State Avg: 25.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
376 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (2342 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
12.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
75.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Al-Aref (10 Years) 10 Yrs
Houston Specialty Average (20.3 Years) 20.3 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
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes
107 35 $1170.00 $203.84
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes
92 53 $143.28 $47.56
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes
54 53 $220.00 $78.67
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
39 39 $369.62 $125.59
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
13 13 $169.23 $63.32

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-08-01
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX PA19375

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Anesthesiology - Critical Care Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207LC0200X

State License MO 2021017124

An anesthesiologist, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License MO 2021017124

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery - Surgical Critical Care

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0102X

State License TX PA19375

A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Surgery - Surgical Critical Care

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0102X

State License MO 2021017124

A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
200099469 (MO)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Baylor College Of Medicine

6720 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX 770302604

Phone: 7137981000

Washington University

1 Barnes Jew Hosp Plz, Saint Louis, MO 631101003

Phone: 3147473000

Secondary Practice Locations

1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Div Surg Accs

Saint Louis, MO 631101003

Phone: 3143625298

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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DNPCRNA

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

17 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location August 01, 2025

Registered at 6720 BERTNER AVE, HOUSTON, TX 770302604 (Tel: 8323552666)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 15, 2025

Registered at PO BOX 7412011, CHICAGO, IL 606742011 (Tel: 3143625298)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 25, 2024

Registered at PO BOX 60352, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631600352 (Tel: 3143625298)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 09, 2022

Registered at 660 S EUCLID AVE, MSC 8109-43-1160, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101010 (Tel: 3143625298)

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Updated Practice Location July 20, 2022

Registered at 1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV SURG ACCS, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101003 (Tel: 3143625298)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 20, 2022

Registered at 1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV SURG ACCS, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101003 (Tel: 3143625298)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 20, 2022

Recorded as RAMI AL-AREF, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 20, 2022

Anesthesiology (License #2021017124 in MO)

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Updated Practice Location July 19, 2021

Registered at 1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101003 (Tel: 3143625000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 19, 2021

Registered at 660 S EUCLID AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101010 (Tel: 3143625000)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 19, 2021

Surgery (License #2021017124 in MO)

NPI Profile Active March 25, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 25, 2016

Registered at 30 SHELBURNE RD, STAMFORD, CT 069023628 (Tel: 2032767993)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 25, 2016

Registered at 5090 PECAN DR, YPSILANTI, MI 481976818 (Tel: 7349721134)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 25, 2016

Recorded as RAMI AL-AREF, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 25, 2016

Surgery (License #$$$$$$$$$ in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 25, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1033571229
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 25, 2016
Last Update: August 01, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 7412011

Chicago, IL 606742011

Phone: 3143625298

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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