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Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD

Accepting New Patients

(46 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology

Dow Medical College (2008)

Professional interests include: lung issues, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and more.

6550 Fannin Street Suite 1101
Houston, TX 77030

(713) 441-3948

Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD is a pulmonologist in Houston, TX specializing in adult pulmonology. He graduated from Dow Medical College in 2008 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist, TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC and Houston Methodist Academic Medicine Associates - Pulmonology.

Office Locations

Houston Methodist Academic Medicine Associates - Pulmonology

6550 Fannin Street Suite 1101
Houston, TX 77030

(713) 441-3948

(713) 441-1224

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6445 Main Street Floor 22
Houston, TX 77030

(713) 441-7779

(713) 441-1949

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Some issues Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

pulmonary function test

In 2023, Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD performed more pulmonary function test (PFT) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

lung volume test

pulmonary function test

pulmonary testing

In 2013, Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD had a list price for lung volume test, pulmonary function test (PFT), and pulmonary testing that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas. 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

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Houston, TX during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	48
hospital care	116
inpatient care	116

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	84
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	61
Diabetes	39
Dementia	15
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Houston, TX during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	209
hospital care	242
inpatient care	242

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	242
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	32
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	61
Diabetes	37
Dementia	21
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Houston, TX during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	318
hospital care	246
inpatient care	246
pulmonary testing	46

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	258
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	44
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	36
Dementia	15
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Houston, TX during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	199
hospital care	259
inpatient care	259
pulmonary testing	127

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	265
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	41
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	61
Diabetes	39
Dementia	15
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Houston, TX during 2023 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	15
doctor visit	237
hospital care	329
inpatient care	329
pulmonary testing	562

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD.

**Gender**
Male	284
Female	296

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	419
Black	59
Hispanic	62
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	296
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	47
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	42
Dementia	9
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Houston, TX were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and bronchoscopy.

bronchoscopy	15
doctor visit	202
hospital care	238
inpatient care	238
pulmonary testing	245

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	15
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	253
Hispanic	12
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	8

**Age**
75 to 84	97
85 and over	32
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	137

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD From 2019 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	18
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	55
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	28
Dementia	15
Cancer	18

Education & Training

Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD graduated from Dow Medical College in 2008. He completed residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He is certified by the Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Dow Medical College (2008)

Residency: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (2016)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Houston Methodist Hospital

Houston Methodist

TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC

Houston Methodist Academic Medicine Associates - Pulmonology

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. Umair Ashraf, 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 Signature Administrators, Aetna Affordable Health Choices, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA EPO, 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, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, 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, Aetna Student Health, TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR, 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. Umair Ashraf, 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 Signature Administrators

Aetna Affordable Health Choices

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA POS

CIGNA HMO

Aetna Medicare PPO

CIGNA EPO

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

United Healthcare

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

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

Aetna Student Health

TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR

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. Umair Ashraf, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.87 out of 5 stars based on 46 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Umair Ashraf, 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 2024-09-18

Patient verified via Press Ganey

He listened and took time to ask me my thoughts and questions about my living arrangements; very thoughtful and caring.

Overall Rating: 4.0 2025-11-19

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Ashraf did take out the time to listen to my complaints about my health during my visit.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-12

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Ashraf is very patient, thorough and knowledgeable. He has been the best for my issue.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-28

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Friendly atmosphere.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-24

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Good

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Covidien LP	$1,893 superDimension $1,893
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$1,244 NA $1,244
Genentech USA, Inc.	$1,147 $1,147
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$868 OFEV $428	SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $177	$262
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$595 IMFINZI $116	FASENRA $105	SYMBICORT $82	TEZSPIRE $74	BREZTRI $48	Other $170
Other	$3,185 TYVASO $246	OPSUMIT $231	Fetroja $223	Prolastin-C Liquid $208	Yupelri $206	Other $2,071

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,212
Travel and Lodging	$3,721

Research Payments

Dr. Umair Ashraf, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $3,420.

Biography

Dr. Umair Ashraf, who practices in Houston, TX, is a medical specialist in adult pulmonology. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include asthma, sleep apnea, and occupational health issues. Dr. Ashraf is professionally affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital. He can take Trustmark, Aetna EPO, Blue California, and more. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Houston, TX. Dr. Ashraf attended medical school at Dow Medical College. Dr. Ashraf (or staff) is conversant in Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi.