Elliot Amponsah Asare, MD
Elliot Amponsah Asare is a Surgery specialist based in Houston, TX with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Elliot Amponsah Asare, MD practices as part of a group surgery specialist practice in Houston, TX. Trained at Howard University College of Medicine (class of 2010), he has been practicing for over 16 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
Older · 1681dNPPES updated 2021-10-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better39.29%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+34.2 pts)
39.29% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
102
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
19
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
28
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $500
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 (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$69 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Elliot Amponsah Asare's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2010
Howard University College of Medicine
Board certified · Oct 15, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
16 years in practice
Experienced
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Taxonomy: 208600000X
Education & Training
Howard University College of Medicine (Class of 2010)
Mailing address
P O Box 4439, Houston, TX 77210-4439
Differs from practice location
Virtual Surgery Care With Elliot Amponsah Asare
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Elliot Amponsah Asare 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 Elliot Amponsah Asare
Dr. Asare is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Houston, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (713) 792-6161.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Elliot Amponsah Asare
Practice Location
1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
Mailing Address
P O Box 4439, Houston, TX 77210-4439
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