Ryan Gunter, MD, MPH
NPI 1588196927 · Surgery Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Colorectal Surgery (proctology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ryan Gunter, MD, MPH is a Surgery Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1588196927).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588196927
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, MPH
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- U6249 (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
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
124 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 31 | $90 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 23 | $172 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Anus Using an Endoscope46600 | 20 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 19 | $129 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 17 | $167 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Rectum and Lower Large Bowel Using an Endoscope45300 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$504 across 4 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-04-03
- Last updated
- 2023-08-23
- Certified
- 2023-08-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ryan Gunter's NPI number?
- Ryan Gunter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588196927, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ryan Gunter's specialty?
- Ryan Gunter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ryan Gunter located?
- Ryan Gunter's practice location on file with NPPES is 6410 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030-3000.
- What is Ryan Gunter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ryan Gunter is (832) 325-7125.
- Does Ryan Gunter accept Medicare?
- Ryan Gunter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ryan Gunter's NPI active?
- Yes — Ryan Gunter's NPI (1588196927) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.