Quick answers
- Does Kim Garges accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Kim Garges may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kim Garges see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 185 Original Medicare patients and 456 services for Kim Garges. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kim Garges's NPI number?
- 1699854281. 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 Kim Garges, 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 | 185 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 456 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)238 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)57 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)46 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)16 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)14 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%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Diabetes29%
- Anxiety25%
Hospitals where Kim Garges works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kim Garges 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.
- HCA Houston Healthcare Clear LakeWebster, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · CCN 450617
- Houston Methodist Clear Lake HospitalNassau Bay, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 450709
- Memorial Hermann Houston Physicians HospitalWebster, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 670008
Practice locations
Addresses where Kim Garges is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 333 N Texas Ave, Suite 3200Webster, TX 77598 (281) 333‑2727
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Webster
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Webster, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tulane University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1699854281 |
| 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