Quick answers
- Does Houssam Al Kharrat accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Houssam Al Kharrat 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 Houssam Al Kharrat see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 953 Original Medicare patients and 146,275 services for Houssam Al Kharrat. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Houssam Al Kharrat's NPI number?
- 1295734424. 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 Houssam Al Kharrat, 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 | 953 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 146,275 |
| Different services or procedures | 112 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, ferric carboxymaltose, 1 mg (J1439)69,750 services
- Injection, vedolizumab, intravenous, 1 mg (J3380)19,800 services
- Injection, romosozumab-aqqg, 1 mg (J3111)16,170 services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)1,680 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,391 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 cholesterol73%
- Arthritis59%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
- Diabetes32%
- Anxiety25%
Hospitals where Houssam Al Kharrat works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Houssam Al Kharrat 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.
- Covenant Childrens HospitalLubbock, TX · Children's Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 453306
- Covenant Medical CenterLubbock, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450040
- Grace Surgical HospitalLubbock, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450162
- Medical Arts HospitalLamesa, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450489
- University Medical CenterLubbock, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450686
Practice locations
Addresses where Houssam Al Kharrat is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5115 80th StLubbock, TX 79424 (806) 788‑4368
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Houssam Al Kharrat as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- West Texas Digestive Disease Center P.A.10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists in Lubbock
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lubbock, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in West Texas Digestive Disease Center P.A.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1295734424 |
| 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