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 patients | 184 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 325 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance (01938)94 services
- Anesthesia for nerve destruction procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance (01940)83 services
- Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position (01992)40 services
- 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
- 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.
- Altus Houston HospitalHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 670135
- Baytown Medical CenterBaytown, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 670109
Practice locations
Addresses where George P. Skaria is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1705 Jackson StRichmond, TX 77469 (281) 341‑3000
- 3711 Garth RdBaytown, TX 77521 (281) 296‑0188
- 4002 Garth Rd, Suite 160Baytown, TX 77521 (932) 695‑3478
- 6011 W Sam Houston Pkwy S, West Chase Houston HospitalHouston, TX 77072 (713) 773‑0556
- 9100 Forest Xing, Suite AThe Woodlands, TX 77381
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
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Richmond
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Richmond, TX — not a recommendation.
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
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1659332740 |
| 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
- 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