Quick answers
- Does Claudia H. Makhoul accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Claudia H. Makhoul 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 Claudia H. Makhoul see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 21 Original Medicare patients and 86 services for Claudia H. Makhoul. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Claudia H. Makhoul's NPI number?
- 1619028198. 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 Claudia H. Makhoul, 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 | 21 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 86 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)30 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)18 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure71%
Practice locations
Addresses where Claudia H. Makhoul is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4615 Southwest Fwy, Suite 1000Houston, TX 77027 (346) 250‑5650
- 600 N Kobayashi, Suite 110Webster, TX 77598 (281) 338‑1701
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Claudia H. Makhoul as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- CLS Health PLLC180 clinicians in the group
- Clear Lake Primary Care PLLC47 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 CLS Health PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1619028198 |
| 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