Quick answers
- Does Zaid F. Altheeb accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Zaid F. Altheeb 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 Zaid F. Altheeb see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 277 Original Medicare patients and 1,447 services for Zaid F. Altheeb. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Zaid F. Altheeb's NPI number?
- 1295085892. 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 Zaid F. Altheeb, 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 | 277 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,447 |
| Different services or procedures | 69 |
| 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 50 minutes (99233)337 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)151 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)129 services
- Heart muscle strain imaging (93356)111 services
- 3d radiographic procedure (76376)83 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%
- Diabetes62%
- Ischemic heart disease58%
- Heart failure48%
- Chronic kidney disease46%
Hospitals where Zaid F. Altheeb works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Zaid F. Altheeb 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.
- Baptist Medical CenterSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450058
- Methodist HospitalSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450388
Practice locations
Addresses where Zaid F. Altheeb is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1200 Brooklyn Ave, Suite 201San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 281‑9800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Zaid F. Altheeb as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Methodist Physician Practices PLLC175 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other interventional cardiologists in San Antonio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Methodist Physician Practices PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1295085892 |
| 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