Quick answers
- Does Islam A. Al-Howaidi accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Islam A. Al-Howaidi 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 Islam A. Al-Howaidi see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 536 Original Medicare patients and 1,889 services for Islam A. Al-Howaidi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Islam A. Al-Howaidi's NPI number?
- 1609021161. 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 Islam A. Al-Howaidi, 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 | 536 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,889 |
| Different services or procedures | 62 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)438 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)215 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)213 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)197 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)162 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 disease61%
- Diabetes54%
- Heart failure53%
- Arthritis51%
Hospitals where Islam A. Al-Howaidi works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Islam A. Al-Howaidi 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 Clear LakeWebster, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · CCN 450617
- HCA Houston Healthcare PearlandPearland, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · CCN 670106
- Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical CenterHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · CCN 450068
Practice locations
Addresses where Islam A. Al-Howaidi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10905 Memorial Hermann Dr, Suite 130Pearland, TX 77584 (346) 712‑7020
- 5010 Crenshaw Rd, Suite 110Pasadena, TX 77505 (832) 399‑0400
- 844 Kempsville Rd, Suite 204Norfolk, VA 23502 (757) 261‑0700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Islam A. Al-Howaidi as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sentara Medical Group1,408 clinicians in the group
- CLS Health PLLC180 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other interventional cardiologists in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sentara Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609021161 |
| 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