Gautam Patankar, M.D.
NPI 1497071203 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gautam Patankar, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1497071203).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497071203
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- P4797 (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
16 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
4,207 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 | 653 | $83 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 484 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 484 | $134 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 332 | $8 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 250 | $70 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 46 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 260 | 106 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 242 | 96 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 211 | 92 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 206 | 80 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 186 | 76 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 180 | 53 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$671 across 32 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 21216 Northwest Fwy Ste 330Cypress, TX 77429-4696Phone: (281) 955-7863
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-04-19
- Last updated
- 2018-07-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gautam Patankar's NPI number?
- Gautam Patankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497071203, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gautam Patankar's specialty?
- Gautam Patankar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gautam Patankar located?
- Gautam Patankar's practice location on file with NPPES is 13325 Hargrave Rd Ste 150, Houston, TX 77070-4541.
- What is Gautam Patankar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gautam Patankar is (281) 955-7863.
- Does Gautam Patankar accept Medicare?
- Gautam Patankar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gautam Patankar's NPI active?
- Yes — Gautam Patankar's NPI (1497071203) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-07-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.