Ying Gu, M.D.
NPI 1215193487 · Family Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ying Gu, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1215193487).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215193487
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- P2253 (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
17 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
1,066 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 382 | $80 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 248 | $127 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 91 | $19 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 88 | $19 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 85 | $130 |
| Administration of a Standardized, Evidence-Based Social Determinants of Health Risk Assessment Tool, 5-15 MinutesG0136 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 52 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 308 | 99 |
| Losartan Potassium | 188 | 56 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 184 | 59 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 157 | 48 |
| Lisinopril | 89 | 25 |
| Glipizidebrand: Glipizide Er | 78 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$820 across 21 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
- 2008-08-06
- Last updated
- 2023-03-15
- Certified
- 2023-03-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ying Gu's NPI number?
- Ying Gu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215193487, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ying Gu's specialty?
- Ying Gu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ying Gu located?
- Ying Gu's practice location on file with NPPES is 6609 W Sam Houston Pkwy S, Houston, TX 77072-1640.
- What is Ying Gu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ying Gu is (832) 433-7159.
- Does Ying Gu accept Medicare?
- Ying Gu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ying Gu's NPI active?
- Yes — Ying Gu's NPI (1215193487) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.