Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Rami Al-Aref, MD
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Surgery Physician · Surgical Critical Care Physician · Surgical Critical Care Physician · Houston, TX
- NPI 1033571229
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 79.3 / 100 · 2023
- 10 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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6720 Bertner Ave
Houston, TX 770302604
(832) 355-2666
fax (832) 355-2666 - Additional location
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1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Div Surg Accs
Saint Louis, MO 631101003
(314) 362-5298
fax (888) 824-2176 - Mailing address
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Po Box 7412011
Chicago, IL 606742011
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2016 — 10 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 1, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2016 — 10 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Texas #PA19375 · Missouri #2021017124
- Medicaid
- MO #200099469
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1033571229. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
346
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$44,617
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 133 | 51 | $208 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 75 | 48 | $48 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 53 | 53 | $127 | |
99221 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 32 | 32 | $81 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 21 | 18 | $62 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 18 | 14 | $91 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 14 | 13 | $77 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 79 peers in this city , average services per provider: 39. This provider delivers 8.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,331
Transactions
16
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. | 14 | $1,168.20 | |
| Davol Inc. | 1 | $149.38 | |
| Teleflex LLC | 1 | $13.88 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Rami Al-Aref's medical specialty?
Dr. Rami Al-Aref practices Surgery Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Rami Al-Aref practice?
Dr. Rami Al-Aref practices at 6720 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX 770302604. Office phone: 8323552666.
What is Dr. Rami Al-Aref's NPI?
Dr. Rami Al-Aref's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033571229, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Rami Al-Aref accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Rami Al-Aref accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Rami Al-Aref commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.