Quick answers
- Does Syed M. Afzal accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Syed M. Afzal 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 Syed M. Afzal see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 63 Original Medicare patients and 1,706 services for Syed M. Afzal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Syed M. Afzal's NPI number?
- 1841497393. 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 Syed M. Afzal, 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 | 63 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,706 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 65 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)192 services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)89 services
- Urinalysis, manual test (81002)68 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)63 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)49 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%
- Diabetes63%
- Arthritis37%
- Anxiety35%
- Depression30%
Hospitals where Syed M. Afzal works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Syed M. Afzal 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 SoutheastPasadena, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · CCN 450097
- Riceland Medical CenterWinnie, TX · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 451328
Practice locations
Addresses where Syed M. Afzal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 451 Uvalde RdHouston, TX 77015 (832) 409‑2244
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — 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) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1841497393 |
| 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