Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Tahira Waqar, M.D

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1942460688
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 93.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1500 Citywest Blvd Ste 300
Houston, TX 770422549
(972) 233-1999
Additional location
9250 Pinecroft Dr
Shenandoah, TX 773803218
(281) 364-2362
Mailing address
Po Box 840853
Dallas, TX 752840853

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 14, 2020
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #L6709

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1942460688. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
118
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$10,237
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 37 37 $62
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 34 34 $66
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 22 22 $190
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 13 13 $45
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 12 12 $77

In context: peer comparison

Among 281 peers in Houston Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 33. This provider delivers 3.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$44
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 3 $44.40

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$44

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Tahira Waqar's medical specialty?
Dr. Tahira Waqar practices Anesthesiology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Tahira Waqar practice?
Dr. Tahira Waqar practices at 1500 Citywest Blvd Ste 300, Houston, TX 770422549. Office phone: 9722331999.
What is Dr. Tahira Waqar's NPI?
Dr. Tahira Waqar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942460688, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Tahira Waqar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Tahira Waqar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Tahira Waqar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00811); Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731); Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy (HCPCS 01922). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.