Dr Murtaza Shakir, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Katy, TX

Dr Murtaza Shakir, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery - Surgical Oncology" physician in Katy, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. His current practice location is 410 W Grand Pkwy S Ste 4d, Katy, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (713) 955-9191.

Dr Murtaza Shakir is licensed to practice in Texas (license number R4142) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1063602399.

Contact Information

Dr Murtaza Shakir, MD
410 W Grand Pkwy S Ste 4d,
Katy, TX 77494-8361
(713) 955-9191
(281) 918-7392

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Murtaza Shakir
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience19 Years
Location410 W Grand Pkwy S Ste 4d, Katy, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Murtaza Shakir graduated from medical school in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063602399
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/01/2007
  • Last Update Date: 03/26/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7214158393
  • Enrollment ID: I20170929001423

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Murtaza Shakir such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063602399NPI-NPPES
377096801MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery R4142 (Texas)Secondary
2086X0206XSurgery - Surgical Oncology R4142 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Memorial Hermann Katy HospitalKaty, TXHospital
Houston Methodist West HospitalHouston, TXHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Murtaza Shakir allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameZaz Health Solutions Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548801715
PECOS PAC ID: 6103258645
Enrollment ID: O20191121000595

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Murtaza Shakir is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Murtaza Shakir, MD
410 W Grand Pkwy S Ste 4d,
Katy, TX 77494-8361

Ph: (713) 955-9191
Dr Murtaza Shakir, MD
410 W Grand Pkwy S Ste 4d,
Katy, TX 77494-8361

Ph: (713) 955-9191

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