Rahul Salooja, M.D.

Emergency Medicine

Rahul Salooja is an Emergency Medicine specialist based in The Woodlands, TX with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(713) 838-0800The Woodlands, TX
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across TX can see Rahul Salooja, M.D. in person in The Woodlands or via virtual visit — no travel required. A University of South Florida College of Medicine graduate since 2006, he brings 20+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

1 of 32 Emergency Medicine providers in TXSee all Emergency Medicine in The Woodlands20+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 4580dNPPES updated 2013-11-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

17200 St Lukes Way, The Woodlands, TX 77384-8007

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

10.57%

Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+5.5 pts)

10.57% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

224

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

142

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

227

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $3k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+8%)57%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+12%)44%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+8%)42%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
40%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+5%)37%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+1%)35%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$354 received from industry

9 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 2018, attributed to Rahul Salooja's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2006

    University of South Florida College of Medicine

  2. 20 years in practice

    Experienced

Emergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Taxonomy: 207P00000X

Education & Training

University of South Florida College of Medicine (Class of 2006)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 131623, The Woodlands, TX 77393-1623

Differs from practice location

Virtual Emergency Medicine Care With Rahul Salooja

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Rahul Salooja for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to The Woodlands 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 Rahul Salooja

Dr. Salooja is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in The Woodlands, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (713) 838-0800.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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