Quick answers
- Does Brigani Amante accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brigani Amante 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 Brigani Amante see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 243 Original Medicare patients and 1,589 services for Brigani Amante. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Brigani Amante's NPI number?
- 1821112616. 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 Brigani Amante, 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 | 243 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,589 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)593 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)305 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)121 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)113 services
- Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)89 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%
- Diabetes65%
- Heart failure63%
- Ischemic heart disease61%
Hospitals where Brigani Amante works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brigani Amante 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 ConroeConroe, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · CCN 450222
- HCA Houston Healthcare KingwoodKingwood, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · CCN 450775
- Houston Methodist The Woodlands HospitalThe Woodlands, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 670122
- St. Luke's The Woodlands HospitalThe Woodlands, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · CCN 450862
Practice locations
Addresses where Brigani Amante is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 25329 Interstate 45, Suite 129The Woodlands, TX 77380 (346) 478‑1222
- 307 Sandy Corner Rd AEl Campo, TX 77437 (979) 543‑7400
- 450 This Way St BLake Jackson, TX 77566 (979) 297‑2220
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Brigani Amante as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Gulf Coast Nephrology LLP3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other nephrologists in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 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) | 1821112616 |
| 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