Quick answers
- Does Asif Cochinwala accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Asif Cochinwala 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 Asif Cochinwala see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 269 Original Medicare patients and 103,278 services for Asif Cochinwala. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Asif Cochinwala's NPI number?
- 1245212521. 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 Asif Cochinwala, 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 | 269 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 103,278 |
| Different services or procedures | 52 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0717)38,400 services
- Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use (J1602)9,301 services
- Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg (J1745)6,400 services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)4,440 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)629 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Osteoporosis41%
- Diabetes36%
- Chronic kidney disease32%
Hospitals where Asif Cochinwala works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Asif Cochinwala 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.
- HCA Houston Healthcare KingwoodKingwood, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · CCN 450775
- Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical CenterHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · CCN 450068
- Memorial Hermann Memorial City HospitalHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · CCN 450610
Practice locations
Addresses where Asif Cochinwala is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1631 N Loop W, Suite 480Houston, TX 77008 (832) 237‑0400
- 9614 Huffmeister RdHouston, TX 77095 (832) 237‑0400
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other rheumatologists in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1245212521 |
| 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