Atif Iqbal, MD
Atif Iqbal is a Colon & Rectal Surgery specialist based in Houston, TX with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: GENERAL SURGERY
With over 24 years in colon & rectal surgery, Atif Iqbal, MD is a long-established colon & rectal surgery specialist in Houston. He has been in practice for 24+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 91.34/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 84% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
7200 Cambridge St Fl 7, Houston, TX 77030
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 84% of doctors in Texas on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202391.34/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.7 pts)
Better than 84% of MIPS-scored doctors in TexasHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better37.5%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+32.4 pts)
37.5% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
93
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
36
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
88
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Apr 18, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
24 years in practice
Experienced
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
Taxonomy: 208C00000X
Mailing address
7200 Cambridge St Fl 7, Houston, TX 77030-4202
Differs from practice location
Virtual Colon & Rectal Surgery Care With Atif Iqbal
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Atif Iqbal for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Houston required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Atif Iqbal
NPI records show Dr. Iqbal as active with telehealth listed in Houston, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (713) 798-4321.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Atif Iqbal
Practice Location
7200 Cambridge St Fl 7, Houston, TX 77030
Mailing Address
7200 Cambridge St Fl 7, Houston, TX 77030-4202
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