Quick answers
- Does Hagop M. Kantarjian accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hagop M. Kantarjian 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 Hagop M. Kantarjian see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 154 Original Medicare patients and 701 services for Hagop M. Kantarjian. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Hagop M. Kantarjian's NPI number?
- 1316020290. 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 Hagop M. Kantarjian, 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 | 154 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 701 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)197 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)174 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)170 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)48 services
- Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional (99211)42 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 cholesterol74%
- Arthritis49%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Anxiety34%
- Diabetes32%
Practice locations
Addresses where Hagop M. Kantarjian is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2130 W Holcombe Blvd, Univ of Tx M D Ande Life Sciences PlazaHouston, TX 77030 (713) 592‑5433
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Hagop M. Kantarjian as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Physicians Referral Service2,765 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hematology/Oncologyprimary
- Hematologyalso
- Internal Medicinealso
Other hematologist-oncologists in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Physicians Referral Service
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1979 (47 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316020290 |
| 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
- 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