Muhammad Talha Farooqui, M.D.
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Muhammad Talha Farooqui is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Houston, TX with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Muhammad Talha Farooqui, M.D. practices as part of a group gastroenterologist practice in Houston, TX. He has been in practice for 14+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 84% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 655dNPPES updated 2024-08-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.4%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.6 pts)
Better than 84% of reporting doctors in TexasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
274
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
299
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
769
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $38k
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 (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ 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%Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$299 received from industry
7 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 Muhammad Talha Farooqui's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Aug 8, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
14 years in practice
Established
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Muhammad Talha Farooqui
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Muhammad Talha Farooqui 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 Muhammad Talha Farooqui
Dr. Farooqui 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: (281) 523-3320.
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 Muhammad Talha Farooqui
Practice Location
18123 Upper Bay Rd Ste 400, Houston, TX 77058-3875
Mailing Address
18123 Upper Bay Rd Ste 400, Houston, TX 77058-3875
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