Quick answers
- Does Effie Z. Rahman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Effie Z. Rahman 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 Effie Z. Rahman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 722 Original Medicare patients and 13,487 services for Effie Z. Rahman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Effie Z. Rahman's NPI number?
- 1154777969. 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 Effie Z. Rahman, 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 | 722 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 13,487 |
| Different services or procedures | 46 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)4,801 services
- Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg (J2781)1,485 services
- Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (J0178)1,438 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)1,408 services
- Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg (J0177)1,024 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%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes39%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
Hospitals where Effie Z. Rahman works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Effie Z. Rahman 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 HospitalHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 450358
Practice locations
Addresses where Effie Z. Rahman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 17450 St Lukes Way, 400 Retina Consultants of TexasThe Woodlands, TX 77384 (713) 524‑3434
- 4460 Bissonnet St, Suite 200Bellaire, TX 77401 (713) 524‑3434
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Effie Z. Rahman as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Retina Consultants of Houston PLLC25 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in The Woodlands
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in The Woodlands, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Retina Consultants of Houston PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Baylor College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2016 (10 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1154777969 |
| 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