Quick answers
- Does Kathleen R. McDonald accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kathleen R. McDonald 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 Kathleen R. McDonald see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 395 Original Medicare patients and 2,078 services for Kathleen R. McDonald. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kathleen R. McDonald's NPI number?
- 1558344077. 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 Kathleen R. McDonald, 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 | 395 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,078 |
| Different services or procedures | 46 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)313 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)309 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)275 services
- Removal of impacted ear wax (69210)159 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)134 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%
- Arthritis59%
- Diabetes37%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kathleen R. McDonald is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 13009 Gulf Commerce Dr, Suite 101Houston, TX 77034 (281) 998‑0530
- 22999 Hwy 59 N, Suite 400Kingwood, TX 77339 (281) 358‑2314
- 7789 Southwest Fwy, Suite 470Houston, TX 77074 (281) 649‑7000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kathleen R. McDonald as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ent and Allergy Associates of Texas PLLC31 clinicians in the group
- Houston Ear Nose and Throat Clinic LLP31 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ent and Allergy Associates of Texas PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558344077 |
| 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