Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Veena Watwe, M.D.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (CMS: Endocrinology) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1417120221
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
9539 Huffmeister RD
Houston, TX 770952856
(832) 593-8100
fax (832) 593-8105

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 12, 2024
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RE0101X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Michigan #4301088370

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1417120221. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,402
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$143,801
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 460 195 $130
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 388 179 $10
99457 Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes 298 33 $50
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 286 122 $10
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) 266 138 $13
99454 Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days 246 30 $51
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) 231 135 $16
82962 Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument 215 117 $3
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free 202 112 $9
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 185 126 $92

In context: peer comparison

Among 59 peers in this city , average services per provider: 198. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$33,131
Transactions
167
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbott Laboratories 33 $19,185.79
Mannkind Corporation 19 $6,255.82
CeQur Corporation 3 $2,682.43
Corcept Therapeutics 20 $2,323.82
Lilly USA, LLC 25 $378.30
Ascensia Diabetes Care Us Inc. 6 $278.47
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 10 $221.75
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. 9 $163.31
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 8 $138.49
Amgen Inc. 7 $138.09
Insulet Corporation 7 $137.73
Dexcom, Inc. 7 $133.64
Astellas Pharma US Inc 3 $130.11
Novo Nordisk Inc 5 $114.12
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC 5 $98.26

By nature of payment

Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program
$25,542
Food and Beverage
$4,586
Travel and Lodging
$1,948
Consulting Fee
$938
Education
$116

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,650
Patients
1,044
Total drug cost
$1,428,328
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 449 136 $8,200
Pioglitazone Hcl Generic 398 120 $8,080
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 374 123 $7,152
Metformin Hcl Generic 329 99 $4,119
Trulicity (Dulaglutide) Brand 299 66 $476,334
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 275 91 $4,448
Synthroid (Levothyroxine Sodium) Brand 210 60 $19,987
Ozempic (Semaglutide) Brand 199 48 $278,962
Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) Brand 187 36 $163,251
Jardiance (Empagliflozin) Brand 179 44 $189,305

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Veena Watwe's medical specialty?
Dr. Veena Watwe practices Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Veena Watwe practice?
Dr. Veena Watwe practices at 9539 Huffmeister RD, Houston, TX 770952856. Office phone: 8325938100.
What is Dr. Veena Watwe's NPI?
Dr. Veena Watwe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417120221, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Veena Watwe accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Veena Watwe accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Veena Watwe commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (HCPCS 80053); Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month (HCPCS 99457). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.