Quick answers
- Does Ben J. Barnett accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ben J. Barnett 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 Ben J. Barnett see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 70 Original Medicare patients and 135 services for Ben J. Barnett. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ben J. Barnett's NPI number?
- 1457379687. 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 Ben J. Barnett, 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 | 70 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 135 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)34 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)33 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)22 services
- 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's (G2211)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%
- Diabetes60%
- Chronic kidney disease56%
- Arthritis51%
- Ischemic heart disease51%
Hospitals where Ben J. Barnett works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ben J. Barnett 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.
- Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical CenterHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · CCN 450068
Practice locations
Addresses where Ben J. Barnett is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 3601 N Mac Gregor Way, Quentin Mease ClinicHouston, TX 77004 (713) 873‑4752
- 5656 Kelley StHouston, TX 77026
- 5656 Kelley St, Fl 2Houston, TX 77026 (713) 566‑5656
- 6410 Fannin StHouston, TX 77030
- 6411 Fannin StHouston, TX 77030
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ben J. Barnett as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- UT Physicians1,765 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Infectious Diseaseprimary
Other infectious disease doctors in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in UT Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1457379687 |
| 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