Quick answers
- Does Philip A. Waller accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Philip A. Waller 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 Philip A. Waller see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 349 Original Medicare patients and 93,485 services for Philip A. Waller. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Philip A. Waller's NPI number?
- 1588630578. 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 Philip A. Waller, 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 | 349 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 93,485 |
| Different services or procedures | 49 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use (J1602)15,500 services
- Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0129)8,975 services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)6,720 services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)5,030 services
- Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg (J1745)4,940 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Osteoporosis43%
- Diabetes36%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
Practice locations
Addresses where Philip A. Waller is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11003 Resource Pkwy, Suite 102Houston, TX 77089
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
Other rheumatologists in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588630578 |
| 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