Karen Woods, MD
NPI 1790781961 · Gastroenterology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Woods, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1790781961).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790781961
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G7764 (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
20 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
285 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 76 | $128 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 60 | $118 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 44 | $100 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 39 | $248 |
| Colorectal Cancer Screening; Colonoscopy on Individual at High RiskG0105 | 20 | $179 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 206 | 78 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 136 | 51 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 86 | 86 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 62 | 20 |
| Famotidine | 60 | 20 |
| Sucralfate | 30 | 13 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 29 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$254 across 9 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
- 2005-06-22
- Last updated
- 2007-07-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Woods's NPI number?
- Karen Woods's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790781961, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Woods's specialty?
- Karen Woods is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karen Woods located?
- Karen Woods's practice location on file with NPPES is 6560 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030-2736.
- What is Karen Woods's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Woods is (713) 383-7800.
- Does Karen Woods accept Medicare?
- Karen Woods is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Woods's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Woods's NPI (1790781961) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.