# Shifa Umar, M.D

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/shifa-umar-md-1770965428
NPI: 1770965428
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (NPPES), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Shifa Umar, M.D is a gastroenterology based in Houston, TX with NPI 1770965428.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Gastroenterology
- Credential: M.D
- Gender: Female
- NPI: 1770965428 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1770965428))

## Practice and contact

- Address: 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX, 770304211
- Phone: (713) 791-1414

## Insurance accepted (5 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [HCSC: BCBS Texas](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/hcsc-bcbs-texas) — 36 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Delaware](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-delaware) — 11 plans
- [BCBS Minnesota](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/bcbs-minnesota) — 7 plans
- [Highmark BCBS WV](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-wv) — 6 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 2 plans

To verify a specific plan covers Shifa Umar, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1770965428).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 13 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $1,188.

Largest disclosed payer: Cook Medical LLC ($443 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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