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General Surgery

Gary W. Unzeitig, MD

Works at hospitals in Laredo, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Gary W. Unzeitig, MD is a general surgeon at 6801 McPherson Rd, Suite 106, Laredo, TX 78041. Phone: (956) 726-3691. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, Gary W. Unzeitig had 139 Original Medicare patients and 302 services. NPI 1528129921. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Gary W. Unzeitig, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Gary W. Unzeitig accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Gary W. Unzeitig may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Gary W. Unzeitig see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 139 Original Medicare patients and 302 services for Gary W. Unzeitig. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Gary W. Unzeitig's NPI number?
1528129921. 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 Gary W. Unzeitig, 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 patients139
Services billed to Medicare302
Different services or procedures28
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)117 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)71 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)16 services
  4. Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth (19083)15 services
  5. Complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast (76641)12 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%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)61%
  • Arthritis53%
  • Diabetes47%
  • Anxiety34%

Hospitals where Gary W. Unzeitig works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gary W. Unzeitig 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Gary W. Unzeitig is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Laredo

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNorthwestern University Womans Medical School
Graduation year1978 (48 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1528129921
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians