Donald Gardner, MD
NPI 1174616619 · Specialist · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Endocrinology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Donald Gardner, MD is a Specialist provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1174616619).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174616619
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G5909 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
1,341 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 | 564 | $125 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 314 | $176 |
| Continuous Monitoring of Blood Sugar Level in Tissue Fluid Using Sensor Under Skin With Interpretation and Report95251 | 206 | $34 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 117 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 74 | $87 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 60 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 761 | 212 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 357 | 88 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 302 | 94 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 297 | 98 |
| Levothyroxine Sodiumbrand: Synthroid | 284 | 64 |
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro | 234 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,892 across 82 records (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
- 2006-10-02
- Last updated
- 2019-12-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Donald Gardner's NPI number?
- Donald Gardner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174616619, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Donald Gardner's specialty?
- Donald Gardner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Donald Gardner located?
- Donald Gardner's practice location on file with NPPES is 1140 Business Center Dr, Houston, TX 77043-2737.
- What is Donald Gardner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Donald Gardner is (713) 984-8200.
- Does Donald Gardner accept Medicare?
- Donald Gardner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Donald Gardner's NPI active?
- Yes — Donald Gardner's NPI (1174616619) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-12-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.