Quick answers
- Does Kristine T. Gapuz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristine T. Gapuz 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 Kristine T. Gapuz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 51 Original Medicare patients and 252 services for Kristine T. Gapuz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristine T. Gapuz's NPI number?
- 1780246132. 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 Kristine T. Gapuz, 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 | 51 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 252 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)80 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)62 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)30 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)27 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes73%
- Heart failure57%
- Ischemic heart disease53%
Hospitals where Kristine T. Gapuz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristine T. Gapuz 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.
- Medical City North HillsNorth Richland Hills, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450087
- Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital AllianceFort Worth, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670085
- Texas Health Harris Methodist Hurst-Euless-BedfordBedford, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450639
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristine T. Gapuz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10700 Victoria Ash DrFort Worth, TX 76244 (817) 380‑4167
- 1600 Waters Ridge Dr, Suite ALewisville, TX 75057
- 1600 Waters Ridge Dr A, Ntkda LewisvilleLewisville, TX 75057 (972) 219‑0558
- 3315 Colorado Blvd, Suite 102Denton, TX 76210 (940) 320‑1708
- 6331 Boulevard, 26 Suite 220North Richland Hills, TX 76180 (817) 628‑0284
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristine T. Gapuz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- North Texas Kidney Disease Associates26 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
Other nephrologists in Fort Worth
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fort Worth, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in North Texas Kidney Disease Associates
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780246132 |
| 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