Active NPI 1528036779 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Zvi J Schiffman , MD

Urology • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Zvi Schiffman, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 53 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1973, Dr. Schiffman delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 7777 SOUTHWEST FWY.

Dr. Schiffman is affiliated with Houston Metro Urology and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg, automated urinalysis test, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

7777 Southwest Fwy
# 1032

Houston, TX 770741802

Telephone 7133510644

Fax 7133510633

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Diagnostic Cardiology Of Houston. P. A. Facility NPI 1558329094

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1973

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Houston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

53 Yrs +28.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.3 Yrs

State Avg: 25.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

192 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (1027 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

40.1% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

22.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Schiffman (53 Years) 53 Yrs

Houston Specialty Average (24.3 Years) 24.3 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
J1952 Leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg	798	12	$57.88	$56.96
81003 Automated urinalysis test	600	366	$2.28	$2.20
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	511	301	$16.55	$16.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	486	294	$94.53	$89.70
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	395	226	$133.56	$126.47
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	341	259	$8.70	$8.35
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	229	40	$63.03	$63.31
76857 Limited ultrasound scan of pelvis	88	54	$49.88	$48.26
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	69	69	$170.54	$165.78
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	65	44	$14.89	$14.13
99439 Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	64	28	$48.21	$48.44
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	52	42	$242.11	$82.70
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	39	22	$36.29	$34.07
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	33	11	$14.32	$13.98
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$114.18	$109.61
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	17	17	$46.74	$32.21
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	17	16	$29.87	$30.01
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	15	15	$245.43	$134.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1952 Leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg	630	13	$79.94	$78.66
81003 Automated urinalysis test	593	341	$2.32	$2.19
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	480	274	$94.62	$89.74
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	372	213	$134.42	$126.66
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	287	45	$64.47	$64.06
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	273	221	$8.23	$7.91
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	124	18	$181.93	$174.15
76857 Limited ultrasound scan of pelvis	94	60	$50.26	$49.21
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	65	45	$14.63	$14.14
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	56	56	$177.92	$163.40
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	46	22	$34.90	$34.15
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	38	32	$250.29	$82.68
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	35	13	$14.58	$13.98
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$124.12	$105.82
99422 Online digital evaluation and management service for an established patient for up to 7 days, total time 11-20 minutes	13	11	$30.35	$29.94
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	12	12	$31.33	$31.41
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	12	12	$32.97	$33.05
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	12	12	$250.23	$133.46

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test	641	368	$2.31	$2.22
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	467	282	$95.32	$90.54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	462	251	$135.09	$127.96
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	347	265	$3.06	$2.96
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	186	48	$65.67	$62.90
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	148	20	$177.48	$174.29
76857 Limited ultrasound scan of pelvis	113	71	$50.18	$48.75
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	77	56	$14.50	$13.87
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	62	62	$176.32	$164.01
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	46	21	$14.89	$14.40
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	41	36	$262.99	$80.56
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	36	20	$34.63	$33.57
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	29	14	$1.85	$0.43
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	22	21	$146.43	$143.25
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	16	15	$58.81	$56.42
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	15	15	$269.24	$133.00
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	14	14	$32.20	$31.81
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$116.56	$112.18
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	14	14	$34.09	$33.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test	718	371	$2.43	$2.25
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	507	296	$95.80	$91.24
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	417	235	$135.16	$129.74
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	363	269	$3.08	$3.00
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	148	19	$203.82	$192.36
76857 Limited ultrasound scan of pelvis	89	60	$50.18	$49.20
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	66	45	$14.60	$14.29
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	58	58	$176.59	$169.79
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	46	41	$247.50	$82.24
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	46	21	$14.69	$14.34
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	37	19	$34.04	$33.18
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	29	24	$59.46	$56.73
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	24	23	$146.56	$144.02
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	14	14	$34.09	$34.40
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$116.17	$113.81
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	14	14	$262.90	$135.94
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	14	14	$32.20	$32.49
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	12	12	$6.78	$6.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	587	328	$78.43	$75.30
81003 Automated urinalysis test	550	314	$5.03	$2.23
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	305	222	$3.07	$2.98
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	200	24	$224.08	$222.07
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	146	97	$47.04	$45.80
76857 Limited ultrasound scan of pelvis	79	53	$50.43	$49.27
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	74	24	$14.75	$14.38
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	63	45	$15.02	$14.67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	55	43	$112.56	$109.59
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	50	24	$32.71	$31.84
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	45	45	$170.12	$166.87
51701 Insertion of temporary bladder tube	37	19	$46.93	$45.27
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	34	30	$225.75	$83.86
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	24	23	$149.49	$146.96
99422 Online digital evaluation and management service for an established patient for up to 7 days, total time 11-20 minutes	23	21	$32.38	$30.60
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	16	16	$260.50	$139.12
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	16	16	$33.16	$33.35
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	16	16	$35.05	$35.26
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	11	11	$5.00	$0.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	887	381	$77.39	$73.31
81003 Automated urinalysis test	816	394	$5.05	$2.43
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	416	272	$5.05	$2.94
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	215	117	$46.55	$44.51
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	188	20	$249.23	$225.32
76857 Limited ultrasound scan of pelvis	99	61	$50.37	$49.03
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	78	51	$14.97	$14.59
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	77	23	$17.16	$16.54
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	59	48	$196.56	$84.75
51701 Insertion of temporary bladder tube	58	32	$46.33	$44.92
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	48	48	$168.99	$163.90
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	45	20	$31.76	$30.16
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	26	$111.76	$108.26
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	31	26	$132.14	$128.50
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	14	14	$212.44	$206.23
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	12	12	$33.30	$33.06
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	12	12	$34.79	$34.55
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	12	12	$259.66	$136.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	853	402	$77.13	$71.89
81003 Automated urinalysis test	803	429	$4.88	$2.71
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	464	318	$5.06	$2.93
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	224	120	$45.55	$42.82
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	188	24	$226.72	$212.51
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	82	82	$171.42	$163.63
76857 Limited ultrasound scan of pelvis	76	54	$51.10	$48.22
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	64	49	$16.39	$15.41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	54	50	$114.70	$107.16
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	46	23	$31.83	$29.91
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	45	37	$172.13	$85.41
51701 Insertion of temporary bladder tube	44	33	$49.14	$47.11
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	26	26	$33.12	$32.59
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	26	26	$267.02	$135.92
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	25	25	$33.63	$33.09
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	19	19	$235.00	$206.78
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	18	17	$100.04	$96.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test	742	453	$3.14	$2.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	659	383	$76.41	$71.29
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	433	307	$5.08	$2.93
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	225	138	$45.65	$42.41
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	152	16	$212.83	$208.97
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	105	105	$171.30	$160.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	83	76	$110.09	$105.92
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	76	54	$16.32	$14.70
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	60	48	$169.69	$104.18
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	37	12	$26.05	$24.83
76705 Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen	35	25	$94.29	$89.44
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	32	15	$33.24	$31.48
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	26	26	$254.37	$135.67
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	26	26	$65.48	$31.74
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	25	25	$101.58	$32.73
76857 Limited ultrasound scan of pelvis	25	21	$49.65	$47.08
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	23	23	$97.81	$89.97
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	18	18	$211.71	$201.43
51701 Insertion of temporary bladder tube	15	13	$58.49	$44.28

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-04-27

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License TX G7330

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

039080901 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Houston Metro Urology

7777 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 770741812

Phone: 7137719224

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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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

7 Historical Events

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address April 27, 2026

Registered at 16605 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 250, SUGAR LAND, TX 774793476 (Tel: 7133510644)

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NPI Profile Active November 21, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 21, 2007

Registered at 7777 SOUTHWEST FWY, # 1032, HOUSTON, TX 770741802 (Tel: 7133510644)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 21, 2007

Registered at PO BOX 1400, HOUSTON, TX 772511400 (Tel: 7133510644)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 21, 2007

Recorded as ZVI SCHIFFMAN, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 21, 2007

Urology (License #G7330 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 14, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1528036779

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: March 14, 2006

Last Update: April 27, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

16605 Southwest Fwy Ste 250

Sugar Land, TX 774793476

Phone: 7133510644

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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