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Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional

Craig R. Gotcher

Works at hospitals in Round Rock, TX · Taylor, TX · Texas

Summary

Craig R. Gotcher is a dietitian at 1605 S 31st St, Baylor Scott and White Center for Dia, Temple, TX 76508. Phone: (254) 215-0100. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Craig R. Gotcher had 27 Original Medicare patients and 216 services. NPI 1720322910. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Craig R. Gotcher, 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 Craig R. Gotcher accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Craig R. Gotcher 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 Craig R. Gotcher see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 27 Original Medicare patients and 216 services for Craig R. Gotcher. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Craig R. Gotcher's NPI number?
1720322910. 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 Craig R. Gotcher, 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 patients27
Services billed to Medicare216
Different services or procedures2
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Diabetes outpatient self-management training services, group session (2 or more), per 30 minutes (G0109)196 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%
  • Diabetes75%
  • Arthritis63%
  • Chronic kidney disease48%
  • Ischemic heart disease44%

Hospitals where Craig R. Gotcher works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Craig R. Gotcher 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Craig R. Gotcher is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Craig R. Gotcher as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Scott and White Clinic2,461 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other dietitians in Texas

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Scott and White Clinic

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

Clinician information

Graduation year2009
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1720322910
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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. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians