Nhu Thao Galvan, MD, MPH
NPI 1306083886 · Transplant Surgery Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nhu Thao Galvan, MD, MPH is a Transplant Surgery Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1306083886).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1306083886
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Transplant Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, MPH
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- BP10030808 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
28 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparation of Donor Kidney for Transplantation50323 | 14 | $67 |
| Transplantation of Donor Kidney50360 | 14 | $2,525 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $67–$2,525 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,500 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 (1)
- 2120 El Paseo St Apt 2411Houston, TX 77054-3215Phone: (713) 605-0002
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-01-20
- Last updated
- 2023-05-27
- Certified
- 2023-05-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nhu Thao Galvan's NPI number?
- Nhu Thao Galvan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306083886, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nhu Thao Galvan's specialty?
- Nhu Thao Galvan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Transplant Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nhu Thao Galvan located?
- Nhu Thao Galvan's practice location on file with NPPES is 6620 Main St, Houston, TX 77030-2348.
- What is Nhu Thao Galvan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nhu Thao Galvan is (832) 355-1400.
- Does Nhu Thao Galvan accept Medicare?
- Nhu Thao Galvan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nhu Thao Galvan's NPI active?
- Yes — Nhu Thao Galvan's NPI (1306083886) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.