Quick answers
- Does Veena R. Watwe accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Veena R. Watwe 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 Veena R. Watwe see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 239 Original Medicare patients and 3,532 services for Veena R. Watwe. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Veena R. Watwe's NPI number?
- 1417120221. 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 Veena R. Watwe, 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 | 239 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,532 |
| Different services or procedures | 48 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)505 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)320 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)274 services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)251 services
- Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) (80061)200 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%
- Diabetes67%
- Arthritis49%
- Chronic kidney disease37%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
Hospitals where Veena R. Watwe works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Veena R. Watwe 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
- Houston Methodist Cypress HospitalCypress, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 670342
Practice locations
Addresses where Veena R. Watwe is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 21308 Provincial BlvdKaty, TX 77450 (281) 206‑8206
- 7900 Fannin St, Suite 4000Houston, TX 77054 (713) 512‑7500
- 9539 Huffmeister RdHouston, TX 77095 (832) 593‑8100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Veena R. Watwe as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Privia Medical Group Gulf Coast PLLC534 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Endocrinologyprimary
Other endocrinologists in Katy
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Katy, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Privia Medical Group Gulf Coast PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1417120221 |
| 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