Grace Gitau, FNP-C
NPI 1245752815 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Grace Gitau, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1245752815).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245752815
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP133871 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
686 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 591 | $66 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 83 | $100 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 12 | $135 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $66–$135 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Insulin Nph Human Isophanebrand: Humulin N Kwikpen | 41 | 20 |
| Insulin Lisprobrand: Humalog Kwikpen U-100 | 40 | 23 |
| Insulin Aspartbrand: Novolog Flexpen | 22 | 14 |
| Insulin Glargine,hum.rec.anlogbrand: Lantus Solostar | 21 | 15 |
| Pen Needle, Diabeticbrand: Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle | 20 | 15 |
| Pen Needle, Diabeticbrand: Easy Comfort Pen Needles | 16 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$29 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 6550 Fannin St Ste 1001Houston, TX 77030-2740Phone: (713) 441-0005
- 6550 Fannin St Ste 1001Houston, TX 77030-2740Phone: (713) 441-0005
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-07-14
- Last updated
- 2019-03-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Grace Gitau's NPI number?
- Grace Gitau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245752815, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Grace Gitau's specialty?
- Grace Gitau is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Grace Gitau located?
- Grace Gitau's practice location on file with NPPES is 6550 Fannin St Ste 1101, Houston, TX 77030-2740.
- What is Grace Gitau's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Grace Gitau is (713) 441-0006.
- Does Grace Gitau accept Medicare?
- Grace Gitau is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Grace Gitau's NPI active?
- Yes — Grace Gitau's NPI (1245752815) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-03-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.