Quick answers
- Does Alden H. Newcomb accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alden H. Newcomb 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 Alden H. Newcomb see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 154 Original Medicare patients and 375 services for Alden H. Newcomb. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alden H. Newcomb's NPI number?
- 1043703465. 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 Alden H. Newcomb, 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 | 154 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 375 |
| Different services or procedures | 55 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)56 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)32 services
- Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion (22853)29 services
- Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment (63047)24 services
- Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment (63048)22 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes36%
- Anxiety34%
- Depression31%
Hospitals where Alden H. Newcomb works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alden H. Newcomb 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.
- Houston Methodist Baytown HospitalBaytown, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 450424
- Houston Methodist Clear Lake HospitalNassau Bay, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 450709
- Houston Methodist HospitalHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 450358
- Memorial Hermann Houston Physicians HospitalWebster, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 670008
Practice locations
Addresses where Alden H. Newcomb is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6445 Main St, Suite 2500Houston, TX 77030 (713) 441‑3150
- 6565 Fannin StHouston, TX 77030
- 6565 Fannin St, Suite 520Houston, TX 77030
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Alden H. Newcomb as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians1,528 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2018 (8 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1043703465 |
| 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