Quick answers
- Does Samuel T. Gardner Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Samuel T. Gardner Iii 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 Samuel T. Gardner Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 547 Original Medicare patients and 985 services for Samuel T. Gardner Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Samuel T. Gardner Iii's NPI number?
- 1801871538. 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 Samuel T. Gardner Iii, 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 | 547 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 985 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)394 services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)323 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)153 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)83 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%
- Arthritis61%
- Ischemic heart disease54%
- Diabetes49%
- Chronic kidney disease46%
Hospitals where Samuel T. Gardner Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Samuel T. Gardner Iii 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.
- Houston Methodist Sugar Land HospitalSugar Land, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 450820
Practice locations
Addresses where Samuel T. Gardner Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6565 Fannin StHouston, TX 77030 (713) 790‑3311
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Samuel T. Gardner Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Travis County Emergency Physicians PA327 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Travis County Emergency Physicians PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1801871538 |
| 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