Doctor Profile

Nephrology · Nephrology

Abbas F. Lokhandwala

MD · Nephrology
17070 RED OAK DR
SUITE 300
Houston, TX 77090
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 37+ Years Practicing
221
Medicare Patients / yr
6
Procedures Billed
37
Years Practicing
3
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
Reviewed by: Wes Ward, Founder & Data Lead • View our methodology

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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Lokhandwala

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Texas, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Lokhandwala is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 77090, TX — the Nephrology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (281) 895-6255 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Lokhandwala Does

Dr. Lokhandwala served 221 Medicare patients across 878 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 61% below the average Nephrology in Texas (572 patients across 778 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)27150
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)20956
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation (90935)15627
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)9419
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90961)8220

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Lokhandwala billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Lokhandwala is affiliated with 3 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 3 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

Houston, TX
★★★★★ 5/5 CMS Rating

Hca Houston Healthcare Northwest

Houston, TX
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital

Humble, TX
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Lokhandwala practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Lokhandwala offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 17070 RED OAK DR, SUITE 300, Houston, TX 77090
Phone: (281) 895-6255

Area Safety Grade

D

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

36 min

Average commute time in this zip · 80% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

86.7562

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Nephrology Doctors near 77090, TX

If Dr. Lokhandwala isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest nephrology doctors near 77090, TX:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Tho M. LuongNephrology393<1 mi
Christopher H. KwohNephrology1.0K<1 mi
Collette O. AkhimionaNephrology637<1 mi
Roohi M. KhanNephrology3214.5 mi
Yougandhar V. AkulaNephrology5426.1 mi
Shashank S. SinghNephrology5166.7 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Lokhandwala takes three steps:

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Abbas F. Lokhandwala: Common Questions

Does Dr. Lokhandwala accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Lokhandwala is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Lokhandwala depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 77090, TX →
Where is Dr. Lokhandwala's office?
Dr. Lokhandwala practices at 17070 RED OAK DR, SUITE 300, Houston, TX 77090. Phone: (281) 895-6255.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Lokhandwala accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (281) 895-6255 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 77090, TX to see available options.
Does Dr. Lokhandwala offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Lokhandwala as offering telehealth. Call the office at (281) 895-6255 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Lokhandwala?
Dr. Lokhandwala graduated in 1989 and has been practicing for approximately 37 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Lokhandwala treated 221 Medicare patients across 6 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Lokhandwala is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (281) 895-6255 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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