MAHER BISHARA M.D. – NPI #1689650970
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.

MAHER BISHARA is a physician located in HOUSTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1689650970 to MAHER BISHARA on December 19, 2005. 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 16 years ago on Sep 22, 2010. 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 MAHER BISHARA below.

NPI Profile for
MAHER BISHARA

NPI Number
1689650970
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MAHER BISHARA
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1140 BUSINESS CENTER DR
#100
HOUSTON, TX 77043-2737
Phone: (713) 464-7768 Fax: (713) 464-2436
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for MAHER BISHARA

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDTX131628306
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 H6732

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Additional Information

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
MAHER BISHARA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HOUSTON METHODIST WEST HOSPITAL
      18500 KATY FREEWAY
      HOUSTON, TX 77094
    • MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL SYSTEM
      1635 NORTH LOOP WEST
      HOUSTON, TX 77008
    • MEMORIAL HERMANN MEMORIAL CITY HOSPITAL
      921 GESSNER
      HOUSTON, TX 77024
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • DAVITA NORTHWEST KIDNEY CENTER
      10985 NORTHWEST FREEWAY
      HOUSTON, TX 77092
    • NORTHWEST HOUSTON DIALYSIS CTR
      8925 HWY 6 NORTH
      HOUSTON, TX 77095
    • WEST HOUSTON DIALYSIS CENTER
      9623 LONG POINT RD
      HOUSTON, TX 77055

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