Quick answers
- Does Kathleen K. Gallagher accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kathleen K. Gallagher 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 K. Gallagher see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 98 Original Medicare patients and 469 services for Kathleen K. Gallagher. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kathleen K. Gallagher's NPI number?
- 1659589554. 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 K. Gallagher, 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 | 98 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 469 |
| Different services or procedures | 72 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)76 services
- Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope (31231)53 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)44 services
- Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope (31237)40 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)32 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%
- Arthritis41%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Diabetes29%
- Anxiety27%
Hospitals where Kathleen K. Gallagher works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kathleen K. Gallagher 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.
- Baylor St. Luke's Medical CenterHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · CCN 450193
- St. Luke's The Woodlands HospitalThe Woodlands, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · CCN 450862
Practice locations
Addresses where Kathleen K. Gallagher is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1919 Old Spanish TrlHouston, TX 77054
- 1977 Butler BlvdHouston, TX 77030
- 1977 Butler BoulevardHouston, TX 77030
- 1977 Butler Boulevard 6th Floor, 200 Bcm PhysiciansHouston, TX 77030 (713) 798‑6131
- 6565 Fannin StHouston, TX 77030 (713) 798‑6374
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kathleen K. Gallagher as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Baylor College of Medicine1,240 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 Baylor College of Medicine
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Baylor College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1659589554 |
| 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