Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Waqar Hussain, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Brownsville, TX

  • NPI 1427052034
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 33 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
625 E Price RD
Brownsville, TX 785214215
(956) 831-9353
fax (956) 831-7749
Mailing address
Po Box 3190
Brownsville, TX 785233190

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 24, 2012
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #L8081
Medicaid
TX #166846902

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1427052034. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,714
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$214,731
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 309 125 $77
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 286 62 $140
99350 Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes 266 48 $170
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 247 83 $116
99349 Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 227 57 $116
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 125 123 $112
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 63 27 $97
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 53 51 $170
99306 Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 48 45 $167
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 40 13 $208

In context: peer comparison

Among 12 peers in Brownsville Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 120. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
219
Patients
154
Total drug cost
$8,320
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 27 25 $347
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 26 18 $103
Carvedilol Generic 21 18 $125
Tramadol Hcl Generic 21 20 $86
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 18 16 $164
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 16 16 $415
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 16 14 $71
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 14 14 $94
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 13 13 $83
Donepezil Hcl Generic 13 0 $206

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Waqar Hussain's medical specialty?
Dr. Waqar Hussain practices Internal Medicine Physician in Brownsville, TX.
Where does Dr. Waqar Hussain practice?
Dr. Waqar Hussain practices at 625 E Price RD, Brownsville, TX 785214215. Office phone: 9568319353.
What is Dr. Waqar Hussain's NPI?
Dr. Waqar Hussain's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427052034, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Waqar Hussain accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Waqar Hussain accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Waqar Hussain commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99310); Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99350). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.