Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Anila Sankar, M.D.
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Nephrology Physician · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Houston, TX
- NPI 1609056928
- Accepts Medicare
- 27 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 3 states
- Female
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
7737 Southwest Fwy Ste 250
Houston, TX 770741827
(713) 484-7000
fax (713) 484-7003
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 4, 2015
- Year of graduation
- 1999 — 27 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- Texas #Q5559 · Ohio #57.013613 · Louisiana #MD203852
- Medicaid
- LA #2107534
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609056928. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,894
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$340,663
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 1,618 | 270 | $76 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 538 | 249 | $77 | |
90961 |
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 336 | 68 | $286 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 190 | 190 | $125 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 137 | 32 | $351 | |
90935 |
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | 29 | 15 | $69 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 28 | 28 | $109 | |
90962 |
Dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month (20 years or older) | 18 | 13 | $197 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 76 peers in Houston Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 140. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$117
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulmonx Corporation | 1 | $91.69 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 1 | $25.25 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
825
Patients
316
Total drug cost
$203,119
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydralazine Hcl | Generic | 104 | 40 | $2,336 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 95 | 32 | $1,292 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 84 | 34 | $598 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | Generic | 84 | 34 | $38,259 |
| Nifedipine ER (Nifedipine) | Brand | 82 | 33 | $4,373 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | Generic | 45 | 40 | $265 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 40 | 15 | $449 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 40 | 15 | $526 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 40 | 17 | $749 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 39 | 16 | $950 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Anila Sankar's medical specialty?
Dr. Anila Sankar practices Nephrology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Anila Sankar practice?
Dr. Anila Sankar practices at 7737 Southwest Fwy Ste 250, Houston, TX 770741827. Office phone: 7134847000.
What is Dr. Anila Sankar's NPI?
Dr. Anila Sankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609056928, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Anila Sankar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Anila Sankar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Anila Sankar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90961). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.