MUHAMMED ASHAR Z. AFAQ MD – NPI #1841751948
Hospitalist
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
MUHAMMED ASHAR AFAQ is a hospitalist located in SUGAR LAND, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1841751948 to MUHAMMED ASHAR AFAQ on March 29, 2019. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 3 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208M00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Hospitalist.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Dec 14, 2022. 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 MUHAMMED ASHAR AFAQ below.
NPI Profile for
MUHAMMED ASHAR Z. AFAQ
(more than 7 years ago)
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478-4394 Phone: (713) 798-0950 Fax: (713) 798-0951
3 Other location(s):
Houston, TX 77030-3411
Phone: (713) 367-8606
Houston, TX 77030-4202
Phone: (713) 798-1750
The Woodlands, TX 77384-8007
Phone: (936) 266-2000
HOUSTON, TX 77030-3411 Phone: (713) 798-2480 Fax:
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 208M00000X - Hospitalist (Primary) |
TX | T4300 |
| 390200000X - Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program |
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| 207R00000X - Internal Medicine |
TX | T4300 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
MUHAMMED ASHAR AFAQ is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- CHI ST LUKE'S HEALTH BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE ME6720 BERTNER AVE, STE MC1-266
HOUSTON, TX 77030 - CHI ST. LUKES' BRAZOSPORT HOSPITAL100 MEDICAL DRIVE
LAKE JACKSON, TX 77566 - ST LUKE'S SUGAR LAND HOSPITAL1317 LAKE POINTE PARKWAY
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478 - ST LUKE'S THE WOODLANDS HOSPITAL17200 ST LUKE'S WAY
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77384
- CHI ST LUKE'S HEALTH BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE ME6720 BERTNER AVE, STE MC1-266
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