Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Ahsan Azhar, MD
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Hospice/Palliative Care) · Houston, TX
- NPI 1396094512
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 79.4 / 100 · 2023
- 26 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 770304000
(713) 792-6161 - Mailing address
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Po Box 4439
Houston, TX 772104439
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2012 — 14 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 28, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2000 — 26 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RH0002X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #P6330
- Medicaid
- TX #332188702
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396094512. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
272
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$38,037
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 92 | 84 | $142 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 74 | 48 | $121 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 50 | 50 | $176 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 25 | 23 | $99 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 18 | 18 | $132 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 13 | 13 | $184 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 11 peers in Houston Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician, average services per provider: 49. This provider delivers 5.6× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
337
Patients
261
Total drug cost
$10,391
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 37 | 33 | $1,062 |
| Olanzapine | Generic | 37 | 28 | $926 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | Generic | 33 | 30 | $926 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 33 | 27 | $369 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | Generic | 30 | 20 | $736 |
| Fentanyl | Generic | 29 | 23 | $3,632 |
| Methadone Hcl | Generic | 27 | 21 | $412 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | Generic | 20 | 14 | $185 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 19 | 0 | $279 |
| Mirtazapine | Generic | 19 | 17 | $748 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ahsan Azhar's medical specialty?
Dr. Ahsan Azhar practices Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Ahsan Azhar practice?
Dr. Ahsan Azhar practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 770304000. Office phone: 7137926161.
What is Dr. Ahsan Azhar's NPI?
Dr. Ahsan Azhar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396094512, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ahsan Azhar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ahsan Azhar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ahsan Azhar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.