Quick answers
- Does Winfred Gichimu accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Winfred Gichimu 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 Winfred Gichimu see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 180 Original Medicare patients and 562 services for Winfred Gichimu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Winfred Gichimu's NPI number?
- 1336615806. 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 Winfred Gichimu, 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 | 180 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 562 |
| Different services or procedures | 47 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)77 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)48 services
- Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (J0696)42 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)37 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)33 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%
- Arthritis51%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Diabetes28%
- Anxiety24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Winfred Gichimu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1505 E Winding Way Dr, Suite 112 Memorial Hermann Gohealth UCFriendswood, TX 77546 (281) 993‑3860
- 20022 Southwest FwySugar Land, TX 77479 (346) 521‑3628
- 2168 Spring Stuebner Rd, Suite 270Spring, TX 77389 (346) 478‑1976
- 3501 W Holcombe Blvd, Memorial Hermann Gohealth UCHouston, TX 77025 (713) 814‑2680
- 4057 Riley Fuzzel RdSpring, TX 77386 (281) 602‑0450
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Winfred Gichimu as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Houston Carenow Urgent Care PLLC117 clinicians in the group
- Memorial Hermann Urgent Care PLLC113 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Friendswood
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Friendswood, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Houston Carenow Urgent Care PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2018 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1336615806 |
| 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
- 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