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Anesthesiology

George P. Skaria, MD

Works at hospitals in Houston, TX · Baytown, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. George P. Skaria, MD is an anesthesiologist at 1705 Jackson St, Richmond, TX 77469. Phone: (281) 341-3000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, George P. Skaria had 184 Original Medicare patients and 325 services. NPI 1659332740. 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.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 1705 Jackson St, Richmond, TX 77469 · Directions (4 more locations)
  • Phone: (281) 341‑3000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Altus Houston Hospital, Baytown Medical Center
  • Group practice: Northwest Anesthesiology and Pain Services, P.A. (+1 more)
  • Medical school: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston · graduated 2001 (25 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about George P. Skaria, 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 George P. Skaria accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George P. Skaria 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 George P. Skaria see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 184 Original Medicare patients and 325 services for George P. Skaria. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is George P. Skaria's NPI number?
1659332740. 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 George P. Skaria, 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 patients184
Services billed to Medicare325
Different services or procedures18
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance (01938)94 services
  2. Anesthesia for nerve destruction procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance (01940)83 services
  3. Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position (01992)40 services
  4. Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of neck or upper back accessed through skin using imaging guidance (01937)20 services
  5. Anesthesia for nerve destruction procedures on spine or spinal cord of neck or upper back accessed through skin using imaging guidance (01939)16 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%
  • Anxiety52%
  • Diabetes32%
  • Depression29%

Hospitals where George P. Skaria works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists George P. Skaria at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where George P. Skaria is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists George P. Skaria as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Northwest Anesthesiology and Pain Services, P.A.91 clinicians in the group
  • Lonestar Anesthesia Solutions PLLC49 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Richmond

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Richmond, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Northwest Anesthesiology and Pain Services, P.A.

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston
Graduation year2001 (25 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1659332740
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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. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  3. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  4. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  5. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians