Joannis Baez Gonzalez, MD
NPI 1043730294 · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospice/Palliative Care · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joannis Baez Gonzalez, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1043730294).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043730294
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- T6825 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
698 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 422 | $143 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 125 | $200 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 86 | $99 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 36 | $242 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 17 | $188 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 42 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pregabalin | 338 | 97 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 265 | 92 |
| Mirtazapine | 257 | 83 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 222 | 83 |
| Fentanyl | 169 | 58 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 160 | 60 |
| Tramadol Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-06-20
- Last updated
- 2022-07-15
- Certified
- 2022-07-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joannis Baez Gonzalez's NPI number?
- Joannis Baez Gonzalez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043730294, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joannis Baez Gonzalez's specialty?
- Joannis Baez Gonzalez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joannis Baez Gonzalez located?
- Joannis Baez Gonzalez's practice location on file with NPPES is 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030-4000.
- What is Joannis Baez Gonzalez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joannis Baez Gonzalez is (713) 792-6161.
- Does Joannis Baez Gonzalez accept Medicare?
- Joannis Baez Gonzalez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joannis Baez Gonzalez's NPI active?
- Yes — Joannis Baez Gonzalez's NPI (1043730294) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.