Francisco Gelpi-Hammerschmidt, M.D.
NPI 1821245655 · Urology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Francisco Gelpi-Hammerschmidt, M.D. is a Urology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1821245655).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821245655
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- Q6415 (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
17 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
1,574 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 | 402 | $128 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 215 | $11 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 212 | $2 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 165 | $62 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 155 | $16 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 490 | 192 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 295 | 97 |
| Testosterone Cypionate | 125 | 37 |
| Meloxicam | 90 | 81 |
| Finasteride | 85 | 34 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 61 | 21 |
| Methenamine Hippurate | 58 | 36 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,605 across 72 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
- 2008-08-22
- Last updated
- 2019-05-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Francisco Gelpi-Hammerschmidt's NPI number?
- Francisco Gelpi-Hammerschmidt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821245655, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Francisco Gelpi-Hammerschmidt's specialty?
- Francisco Gelpi-Hammerschmidt is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Francisco Gelpi-Hammerschmidt located?
- Francisco Gelpi-Hammerschmidt's practice location on file with NPPES is 9230 Katy Fwy Ste 510, Houston, TX 77055-7467.
- What is Francisco Gelpi-Hammerschmidt's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Francisco Gelpi-Hammerschmidt is (713) 634-4441.
- Does Francisco Gelpi-Hammerschmidt accept Medicare?
- Francisco Gelpi-Hammerschmidt is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Francisco Gelpi-Hammerschmidt's NPI active?
- Yes — Francisco Gelpi-Hammerschmidt's NPI (1821245655) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-05-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.