Quick answers
- Does Jose Montalvo Fitzpatrick accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jose Montalvo Fitzpatrick accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Jose Montalvo Fitzpatrick see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 49 Original Medicare patients and 225 services for Jose Montalvo Fitzpatrick. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jose Montalvo Fitzpatrick's NPI number?
- 1013185230. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Jose Montalvo Fitzpatrick, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 49 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 225 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)109 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)30 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)21 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)17 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Ischemic heart disease75%
- Atrial fibrillation53%
- Arthritis51%
- COPD49%
Hospitals where Jose Montalvo Fitzpatrick works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jose Montalvo Fitzpatrick at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- HCA Houston Healthcare KingwoodKingwood, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · CCN 450775
Practice locations
Addresses where Jose Montalvo Fitzpatrick is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 22999 Hwy 59 N, Suite 200Kingwood, TX 77339 (281) 312‑6457
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jose Montalvo Fitzpatrick as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Specialty Associates of West Houston PLLC129 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Cardiac Surgeryprimary
- Thoracic Surgeryalso
Other cardiac surgeons in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Specialty Associates of West Houston PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1013185230 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians