Satish M Mocherla, MD
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Satish M Mocherla is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Houston, TX with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Satish M Mocherla, MD has practiced internal medicine for 38+ years, working in group practice. With 38+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Houston area. Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, and more.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 29% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 93dNPPES updated 2026-02-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
6560 Fannin St Ste 1540, Tmh Physician Associates, Houston, TX 77030-2761
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.48%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.6 pts)
2.48% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Prescription Recipients
75
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
846
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.19M
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.
$121 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 Satish M Mocherla's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Feb 22, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
38 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Mailing address
6560 Fannin St Scurlock Tower Ste 1540, Houston, TX 77030
Differs from practice location
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Satish M Mocherla
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Satish M Mocherla for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — 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 Satish M Mocherla
NPI records show Dr. Mocherla as active with telehealth listed in Houston, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (713) 799-9997.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Satish M Mocherla
Practice Location
6560 Fannin St Ste 1540, Tmh Physician Associates, Houston, TX 77030-2761
Mailing Address
6560 Fannin St Scurlock Tower Ste 1540, Houston, TX 77030
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