Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Hussein Tawbi, MD

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

  • NPI 1982729422
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 770304000
(713) 792-6161
Mailing address
Po Box 4439
Houston, TX 772104439

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 19, 2016
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #Q6795
Medicaid
TX #352099101

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982729422. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
419
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$58,699
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 241 109 $142
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 100 32 $120
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 34 34 $184
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 24 23 $116
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 20 20 $173

In context: peer comparison

Among 393 peers in this city , average services per provider: 127. This provider delivers 3.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$59,170
Transactions
35
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 23 $43,328.65
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 3 $7,054.88
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 4 $5,364.72
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 3 $2,609.97
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC 1 $730.00
PFIZER INC. 1 $82.27

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$33,181
Travel and Lodging
$24,887
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program
$730
Food and Beverage
$372

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
175
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$1,747,144
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Braftovi (Encorafenib) Brand 60 0 $887,771
Mektovi (Binimetinib) Brand 59 0 $857,429
Hydrocortisone Generic 23 0 $920
Armour Thyroid (Thyroid,pork) Brand 11 0 $662
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 11 0 $153
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 11 0 $209

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Hussein Tawbi's medical specialty?
Dr. Hussein Tawbi practices Internal Medicine Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Hussein Tawbi practice?
Dr. Hussein Tawbi practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 770304000. Office phone: 7137926161.
What is Dr. Hussein Tawbi's NPI?
Dr. Hussein Tawbi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982729422, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Hussein Tawbi accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Hussein Tawbi accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Hussein Tawbi 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); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.