MARIO ASSOUAD MD – NPI #1588767503
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

MARIO ASSOUAD is a physician located in HOUSTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1588767503 to MARIO ASSOUAD on September 06, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Mar 10, 2023. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for MARIO ASSOUAD below.

NPI Profile for
MARIO ASSOUAD

NPI Number
1588767503
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MARIO ASSOUAD
Credentials
MD
Primary location
7015 ALMEDA RD STE 3
HOUSTON, TX 77054-2101
Phone: (713) 496-1077 Fax: (844) 682-5968
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 10, 2023

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Identifiers

Identifiers for MARIO ASSOUAD

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidTX116954205
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 TX K3976

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
MARIO ASSOUAD is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE
      500 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
      WEBSTER, TX 77598
    • HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE SOUTHEAST
      4000 SPENCER HWY
      PASADENA, TX 77504
    • HOUSTON METHODIST CLEAR LAKE HOSPITAL
      18300 HOUSTON METHODIST DR
      NASSAU BAY, TX 77058
    • HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL
      6565 FANNIN
      HOUSTON, TX 77030
    • MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL SYSTEM
      1635 NORTH LOOP WEST
      HOUSTON, TX 77008
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • BIO-MEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF TEXAS INC.
      4625 CENTER ST
      DEER PARK, TX 77536
    • DAVITA LONE STAR DIALYSIS
      8560 MONROE
      HOUSTON, TX 77061
    • DAVITA OMNI DIALYSIS CENTER
      9350 KIRBY DRIVE #110
      HOUSTON, TX 77054
    • DAVITA SAGEMEADOW DIALYSIS
      10923 SCARSDALE BLVD
      HOUSTON, TX 77089
    • DIALYSPA V LLC
      9223 West Broadway
      PEARLAND, TX 77584

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