Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Maher Bishara, M.D.
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Houston, TX
- NPI 1689650970
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 55.9 / 100 · 2023
- 43 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1140 Business Center Dr, #100
Houston, TX 770432737
(713) 464-7768
fax (713) 464-2436
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 22, 2010
- Year of graduation
- 1983 — 43 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #H6732
- Medicaid
- TX #131628306
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1689650970. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,411
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$191,626
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 345 | 136 | $80 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 312 | 189 | $130 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 184 | 147 | $132 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 182 | 26 | $355 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 147 | 123 | $82 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 135 | 50 | $51 | |
99235 |
Initial hospital care with same-day admission and discharge with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 70 minutes | 42 | 41 | $162 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 40 | 40 | $169 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 24 | 24 | $92 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 76 peers in Houston Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 140. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,526
Transactions
60
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 14 | $390.87 | |
| Travere Therapeutics, INC. | 3 | $182.53 | |
| Ani Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 9 | $171.44 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 2 | $107.86 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 6 | $98.29 | |
| Calliditas Therapeutics US INC. | 5 | $93.55 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. | 3 | $83.67 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 4 | $72.04 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 3 | $58.03 | |
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. | 3 | $57.21 | |
| Opko Pharmaceuticals, LLC | 3 | $41.29 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 1 | $39.90 | |
| Aurinia Pharma U.S., INC. | 2 | $38.53 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 1 | $31.05 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $24.67 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,482
Patients
712
Total drug cost
$374,480
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | Generic | 213 | 113 | $1,438 |
| Kerendia (Finerenone) | Brand | 168 | 35 | $159,915 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 167 | 71 | $1,199 |
| Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) | Brand | 143 | 36 | $126,057 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 122 | 48 | $1,550 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | Generic | 105 | 33 | $34,343 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | Generic | 82 | 74 | $347 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 75 | 52 | $1,026 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 64 | 36 | $818 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 64 | 48 | $244 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Maher Bishara's medical specialty?
Dr. Maher Bishara practices Nephrology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Maher Bishara practice?
Dr. Maher Bishara practices at 1140 Business Center Dr, Houston, TX 770432737. Office phone: 7134647768.
What is Dr. Maher Bishara's NPI?
Dr. Maher Bishara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689650970, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Maher Bishara accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Maher Bishara accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Maher Bishara 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 99214); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.