Quick answers
- Does Howard M. Kussman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard M. Kussman 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.
- What is Howard M. Kussman's NPI number?
- 1447293287. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Howard M. Kussman works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Howard M. Kussman 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.
- CHI St Joseph Health Regional HospitalBryan, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450011
Practice locations
Addresses where Howard M. Kussman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1415 California StHouston, TX 77006 (832) 548‑5100
- 2700 E 29th St, Suite 240Bryan, TX 77802 (979) 690‑4816
- 2700 E 29th St, Suite 260Bryan, TX 77802 (979) 690‑4816
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Howard M. Kussman as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Legacy Community Health Services, Inc155 clinicians in the group
- St Joseph Regional Health Center141 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Infectious Diseaseprimary
Other infectious disease doctors in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Legacy Community Health Services, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1447293287 |
| 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
- 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