Quick answers
- Does Imran R. Poonawala accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Imran R. Poonawala 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 Imran R. Poonawala see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 81 Original Medicare patients and 316 services for Imran R. Poonawala. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Imran R. Poonawala's NPI number?
- 1548656283. 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 Imran R. Poonawala, 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 | 81 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 316 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)142 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)48 services
- Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)17 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)15 services
- Influenza vaccine, inactivated (90653)12 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%
- Ischemic heart disease48%
- Diabetes44%
- Arthritis44%
- Heart failure36%
Hospitals where Imran R. Poonawala works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Imran R. Poonawala 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 NorthwestHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · CCN 450638
- Houston Methodist Willowbrook HospitalHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 450844
Practice locations
Addresses where Imran R. Poonawala is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 13311 Hargrave Rd, Suite 103Houston, TX 77070 (281) 890‑6800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Imran R. Poonawala as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Northwest Internal Medicine Specialists PLLC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Northwest Internal Medicine Specialists PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med |
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548656283 |
| 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