Alfred Groen, MD
NPI 1396895876 · Anesthesiology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alfred Groen, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1396895876).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396895876
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- H8931 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 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
90 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 26 | $44 |
| Other Procedure on Nervous System64999 | 20 | $43 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 20 | $29 |
| Insertion of Non-Tunneled Central Venous Tube for Infusion (5 Years Or Older)36556 | 13 | $84 |
| Anesthesia for Extensive Surgery on Spine00670 | 11 | $412 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $29–$412 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-10
- Last updated
- 2020-08-27
- Certified
- 2020-08-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alfred Groen's NPI number?
- Alfred Groen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396895876, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alfred Groen's specialty?
- Alfred Groen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alfred Groen located?
- Alfred Groen's practice location on file with NPPES is 1500 Citywest Blvd, Houston, TX 77042.
- What is Alfred Groen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alfred Groen is (713) 620-4000.
- Does Alfred Groen accept Medicare?
- Alfred Groen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alfred Groen's NPI active?
- Yes — Alfred Groen's NPI (1396895876) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.