Quick answers
- Does Shujauddin Bhuriwala accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shujauddin Bhuriwala 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 Shujauddin Bhuriwala see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 250 Original Medicare patients and 1,381 services for Shujauddin Bhuriwala. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shujauddin Bhuriwala's NPI number?
- 1689636565. 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 Shujauddin Bhuriwala, 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 | 250 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,381 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)751 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)250 services
- Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)104 services
- Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90961)85 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)78 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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes64%
- Ischemic heart disease57%
- Heart failure54%
Hospitals where Shujauddin Bhuriwala works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shujauddin Bhuriwala 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 TomballTomball, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · CCN 450670
- Houston Methodist Willowbrook HospitalHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 450844
- St. Luke's Hospital at The VintageHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · CCN 670075
Practice locations
Addresses where Shujauddin Bhuriwala is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 27721 State Hwy 249, Suite 300Tomball, TX 77375 (281) 357‑1300
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
Other nephrologists in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1689636565 |
| 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