Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Maria Suarez-Almazor, M.D.

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1952341810
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 47 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1515 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX 770304095
(713) 792-6161
Mailing address
Po Box 4439
Houston, TX 772104439

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 20, 2012
Year of graduation
1979 — 47 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #M3399

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1952341810. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
88
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$8,367
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 54 47 $99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 23 21 $67
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 11 11 $136

In context: peer comparison

Among 35 peers in this city , average services per provider: 2,499. This provider delivers 0.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$130
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $130.13

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$130

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
104
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$254,361
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Alendronate Sodium Generic 21 0 $292
Prednisone Generic 18 0 $140
Humira Pen (Adalimumab) Brand 17 0 $116,761
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 13 0 $403
Enbrel Mini (Etanercept) Brand 12 0 $83,063
Forteo (Teriparatide) Brand 12 0 $53,478
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 11 0 $223

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Maria Suarez-Almazor's medical specialty?
Dr. Maria Suarez-Almazor practices Rheumatology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Maria Suarez-Almazor practice?
Dr. Maria Suarez-Almazor practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 770304095. Office phone: 7137926161.
What is Dr. Maria Suarez-Almazor's NPI?
Dr. Maria Suarez-Almazor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952341810, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Maria Suarez-Almazor accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Maria Suarez-Almazor accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Maria Suarez-Almazor commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.