Quick answers
- Does Esther I. Alasa accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Esther I. Alasa 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 Esther I. Alasa see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 93 Original Medicare patients and 24,950 services for Esther I. Alasa. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Esther I. Alasa's NPI number?
- 1427616275. 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 Esther I. Alasa, 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 | 93 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 24,950 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 64 |
Most frequent services
- Group psychotherapy (90853)8,369 services
- Psychiatric services complicated by communication factor (90785)8,290 services
- Psychotherapy, 30 minutes (90832)7,835 services
- Psychotherapy, 45 minutes (90834)456 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).
- Depression75%
- High blood pressure62%
- Anxiety62%
- High cholesterol44%
- Diabetes35%
- Arthritis34%
Practice locations
Addresses where Esther I. Alasa is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12148 Almeda Rd, Unit 1Houston, TX 77045 (713) 413‑1844
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Esther I. Alasa as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Foster Behavioral Healthcare LLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Mental Health Counselorprimary
Other mental health counselors in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Foster Behavioral Healthcare LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1427616275 |
| 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