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Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD

Accepting New Patients

(85 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

University of Nevada School of Medicine

Professional interests include: colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, and more.

18123 Upper Bay Road Suite 400
Houston, TX 77058

(281) 523-3320

Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD is a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of Nevada School of Medicine. Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD is affiliated with CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic, Houston Methodist, TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC and Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital.

Office Locations

18123 Upper Bay Road Suite 400
Houston, TX 77058

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

colonoscopy with submucosal injection

In 2023, Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD performed more colonoscopy with submucosal injection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Volume:

colonoscopy

colonoscopy with biopsy

colonoscopy with lesion removal

diagnostic upper endoscopy

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

gastrointestinal biopsy

removal of lesion

By Affordability:

colonoscopy with endoscopic mucosal resection

endoscopic mucosal resection

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD performed more colonoscopy, colonoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with lesion removal, diagnostic upper endoscopy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, gastrointestinal biopsy, and removal of lesion (e.g. growth) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for colonoscopy with endoscopic mucosal resection, and endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	138
inpatient care	121
outpatient care	17

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	28
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	13
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD treated during 2017 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	73
Dementia	35
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	523
inpatient care	470
outpatient care	53

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	74
Black	104
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	43
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	73
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	58
Dementia	39
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	293
inpatient care	277
outpatient care	16

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	48
Black	61
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	31
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD treated during 2019 were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	72
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	57
Dementia	40
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	60
doctor visit	126
gastrointestinal procedures	60
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37
minimally invasive procedures	60
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	60

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	318
doctor visit	370
gastrointestinal procedures	376
hospital care	177
injections	41
inpatient care	177
minimally invasive procedures	376
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	335

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	227
Black	11
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	40
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX were hospital care, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and inpatient care.

diagnostic procedures	189
doctor visit	248
gastrointestinal procedures	218
hospital care	233
injections	41
inpatient care	216
minimally invasive procedures	218
outpatient care	28
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	197

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD.

**Gender**
Female	99
Male	65

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	43
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	95
Hispanic	10
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	25
75 to 84	49
Less than 65	19
65 to 74	65

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD From 2017 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	50
Atrial Fibrillation	24
Cancer	12
Dementia	26

Education & Training

Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD graduated from University of Nevada School of Medicine. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Nevada School of Medicine

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic

Houston Methodist

TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Blue Choice PPO, Blue Choice POS, First Health PPO, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, Aetna Workers' Compensation, Golden Rule, TRICARE, Best Doctors, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Network, Aetna Affordable Health Choices, Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA Choice Fund, CIGNA Indemnity, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Three Rivers Provider Network, Coventry PPO, HealthSpring, US Family Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, United Healthcare, Medicare, Railroad Medicare, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, WellPoint, Aetna Open Access, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Network Open Access, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2, GeoBlue, BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE, TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006, TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005, Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430, TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR, Aetna Student Health, TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003, Aetna Transplant, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003, DEVOTED DUAL PLUS GREATER HOUSTON, DEVOTED CORE GREATER HOUSTON HMO, TRS-Care Standard Group 485000, UnitedHealthOne, TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002, Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver, Blue Essentials Access, UMR, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781, TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002, DEVOTED EXTRA GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), HAA Preferred Partners (International), Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan, BCBS PPO Wespath, Aetna Health Network, Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice, United Health Integrated Services, Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN), Olympus Managed Care (International), DEVOTED PREMIUM (PRIME) GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), Aetna Medicare HMO Prime, Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice, Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits, Blue Edge, Blue Essentials, Aetna International, Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP), Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network, Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan, DEVOTED GIVEBACK GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001, TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000, Aetna Signature Administrators TX Annual Conf of UMC, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001 and Aetna Premier Care Network.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare HMO

United Healthcare EPO

Blue Choice PPO

Blue Choice POS

First Health PPO

Aetna POS

Aetna QPOS

Aetna Workers' Compensation

Golden Rule

TRICARE

Best Doctors

Aetna Select

Aetna EPO

Trustmark

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA Network

Aetna Affordable Health Choices

Aetna Signature Administrators

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA POS

CIGNA HMO

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

CIGNA Choice Fund

CIGNA Indemnity

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield POS

Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO

Three Rivers Provider Network

Coventry PPO

HealthSpring

US Family Health Plan

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

United Healthcare

Medicare

Railroad Medicare

Humana

Cigna

Molina Healthcare

WellPoint

Aetna Open Access

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

CIGNA Network Open Access

PHCS PPO

MultiPlan PPO

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2

GeoBlue

BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE

TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006

TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005

Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold

TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430

TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR

Aetna Student Health

TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003

Aetna Transplant

TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003

DEVOTED DUAL PLUS GREATER HOUSTON

DEVOTED CORE GREATER HOUSTON HMO

TRS-Care Standard Group 485000

UnitedHealthOne

TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002

Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver

Blue Essentials Access

UMR

TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781

TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002

DEVOTED EXTRA GREATER HOUSTON (HMO)

HAA Preferred Partners (International)

Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan

BCBS PPO Wespath

Aetna Health Network

Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice

United Health Integrated Services

Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN)

Olympus Managed Care (International)

DEVOTED PREMIUM (PRIME) GREATER HOUSTON (HMO)

Aetna Medicare HMO Prime

Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice

Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits

Blue Edge

Blue Essentials

Aetna International

Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP)

Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network

Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan

DEVOTED GIVEBACK GREATER HOUSTON (HMO)

TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001

TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000

Aetna Signature Administrators TX Annual Conf of UMC

TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001

Aetna Premier Care Network

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 85 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-17

Patient verified via Press Ganey

HM doctors always show superior interpersonal skills! I felt included in the plans, I was given actionable advice and I know what to expect with a double endoscopy! Dr. Farooqui inspires confidence. Great job.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-07

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I was the driver for my best friend when she had her colonoscopy and that is when I met Dr. Farooqui. I liked him when I met him at her procedure and decided that is who I wanted to see for mine.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-27

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. F was very attentive and listened to my concerns. He offered a great explanation And thoroughly explain the process going forward.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-08

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Excellent

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-24

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Muhammad Talha Farooqui, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Olympus Corporation of the Americas	$780 ScopeGuide $780
Cook Medical LLC	$507 Fusion Quattro $314	Cook Medical Hemospray $120	Instinct $73
Ambu Inc.	$128 $128
Gilead Sciences Inc	$91 Genvoya $91
AbbVie Inc.	$52 Mavyret $33	LINZESS $19
Other	$192 XARELTO $52	Bio4 $49	Prolastin-C Liquid $42	ENTYVIO $20	COLLAGENASE SANTYL $15	Other $14

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,132
Travel and Lodging	$619

Biography

Dr. Muhammad Farooqui is a specialist in adult gastroenterology. Dr. Farooqui's clinical interests include gastrointestinal hemorrhage, peptic ulcer, and gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy. He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. He appears to be in-network for Trustmark, Aetna EPO, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Farooqui graduated from the University of Nevada School of Medicine. Dr. Farooqui (or staff) speaks the following languages: Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Houston Methodist and CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic. He welcomes new patients at his office inHouston, TX as reported by Doctor.com.

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