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Ophthalmology

Jaafar F. El Annan, MD

Works at hospitals in Houston, TX · League City, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Jaafar F. El Annan, MD is an ophthalmologist at 2130 W Holcombe Blvd, Univ of Tx M D Ande Life Sciences Plaza, Houston, TX 77030. Phone: (713) 592-5433. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Jaafar F. El Annan had 220 Original Medicare patients and 3,505 services. NPI 1457511818. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Jaafar F. El Annan, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Jaafar F. El Annan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jaafar F. El Annan 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 Jaafar F. El Annan see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 220 Original Medicare patients and 3,505 services for Jaafar F. El Annan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Jaafar F. El Annan's NPI number?
1457511818. 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 Jaafar F. El Annan, 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 patients220
Services billed to Medicare3,505
Different services or procedures49
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Imaging of retina (92134)643 services
  2. Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing (92202)430 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)305 services
  4. Injection of drug into eye (67028)210 services
  5. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)134 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%
  • Diabetes42%
  • Arthritis35%
  • Ischemic heart disease32%
  • Chronic kidney disease31%

Hospitals where Jaafar F. El Annan works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jaafar F. El Annan 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Jaafar F. El Annan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Jaafar F. El Annan as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Physicians Referral Service2,765 clinicians in the group
  • UTMB Faculty Group Practice1,101 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Physicians Referral Service

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2005 (21 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1457511818
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians