Quick answers
- Does Michel Kafrouni accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michel Kafrouni accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Michel Kafrouni see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 577 Original Medicare patients and 2,348 services for Michel Kafrouni. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Michel Kafrouni's NPI number?
- 1073581773. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Michel Kafrouni, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 577 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,348 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)765 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)435 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)163 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)118 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)101 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis59%
- Ischemic heart disease46%
- Diabetes40%
- Chronic kidney disease37%
Hospitals where Michel Kafrouni works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michel Kafrouni at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Houston Methodist Clear Lake HospitalNassau Bay, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 450709
- Houston Methodist HospitalHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 450358
Practice locations
Addresses where Michel Kafrouni is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 10; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 11800 Astoria BlvdHouston, TX 77089 (281) 929‑6100
- 15015 Kirby Dr, Suite 200aPearland, TX 77047 (713) 343‑6360
- 18220 State Hwy 249, Suite 290Houston, TX 77070 (281) 897‑8866
- 18300 Houston Methodist DrHouston, TX 77058 (281) 523‑2000
- 2060 Space Park DrHouston, TX 77058
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Michel Kafrouni as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, PLLC608 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1073581773 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians