Gabriel Ortiz-Varela, MD
NPI 1255759098 · Internal Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gabriel Ortiz-Varela, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1255759098).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255759098
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PHYTEMP (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
699 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 318 | $78 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 182 | $113 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 156 | $171 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 43 | $114 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $78–$171 (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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 35 | 35 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 24 | 24 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 23 | 23 |
| Furosemide | 19 | 19 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 17 | 15 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 14 | 14 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-03-30
- Last updated
- 2026-06-04
- Certified
- 2026-06-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gabriel Ortiz-Varela's NPI number?
- Gabriel Ortiz-Varela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255759098, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gabriel Ortiz-Varela's specialty?
- Gabriel Ortiz-Varela is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gabriel Ortiz-Varela located?
- Gabriel Ortiz-Varela's practice location on file with NPPES is 18100 Houston Methodist Dr, Houston, TX 77058-3631.
- What is Gabriel Ortiz-Varela's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gabriel Ortiz-Varela is (281) 333-0145.
- Does Gabriel Ortiz-Varela accept Medicare?
- Gabriel Ortiz-Varela is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gabriel Ortiz-Varela's NPI active?
- Yes — Gabriel Ortiz-Varela's NPI (1255759098) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-06-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.