Catherine Cahill, M.D.
NPI 1871737015 · Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Catherine Cahill, M.D. is a Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1871737015).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871737015
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- P6883 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
46 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 19 | $169 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 16 | $47 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 11 | $72 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $47–$169 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 440 | 182 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 40 | 25 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 34 | 17 |
| Amoxicillin | 29 | 17 |
| Mupirocin | 27 | 27 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 22 | 14 |
| Celecoxib | 20 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$13,503 across 37 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 (3)
- 2727 W Holcombe BlvdHouston, TX 77025-1669Phone: (713) 442-0000
- 7401 Main StHouston, TX 77030-4509Phone: (713) 799-2300Fax: (833) 520-1440
- 5001 E Sam Houston Pkwy SPasadena, TX 77505-3965Phone: (713) 442-7100
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-04-30
- Last updated
- 2025-03-24
- Certified
- 2025-03-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Catherine Cahill's NPI number?
- Catherine Cahill's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871737015, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Catherine Cahill's specialty?
- Catherine Cahill is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Catherine Cahill located?
- Catherine Cahill's practice location on file with NPPES is 8731 Katy Fwy Ste 420, Houston, TX 77024-1736.
- What is Catherine Cahill's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Catherine Cahill is (832) 516-6997.
- Does Catherine Cahill accept Medicare?
- Catherine Cahill is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Catherine Cahill's NPI active?
- Yes — Catherine Cahill's NPI (1871737015) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.