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Urology

Francisco Gelpi-Hammerschmidt, MD

Works at hospitals in Sugar Land, TX · Houston, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Francisco Gelpi-Hammerschmidt, MD is a urologist at 1220 Blalock Rd, Houston, TX 77055. Phone: (713) 464-3343. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Francisco Gelpi-Hammerschmidt had 364 Original Medicare patients and 2,694 services. NPI 1821245655. 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 Francisco Gelpi-Hammerschmidt, 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 Francisco Gelpi-Hammerschmidt accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Francisco Gelpi-Hammerschmidt 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 Francisco Gelpi-Hammerschmidt see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 364 Original Medicare patients and 2,694 services for Francisco Gelpi-Hammerschmidt. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Francisco Gelpi-Hammerschmidt's NPI number?
1821245655. 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 Francisco Gelpi-Hammerschmidt, 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 patients364
Services billed to Medicare2,694
Different services or procedures82
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)402 services
  2. Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding (51798)215 services
  3. Automated urinalysis test (81003)212 services
  4. Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)165 services
  5. 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)155 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%
  • Arthritis35%
  • Ischemic heart disease33%
  • Diabetes28%
  • Chronic kidney disease26%

Hospitals where Francisco Gelpi-Hammerschmidt works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Francisco Gelpi-Hammerschmidt 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 Francisco Gelpi-Hammerschmidt is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Francisco Gelpi-Hammerschmidt as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Houston Metro Urology31 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other urologists in Houston

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Houston Metro Urology

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine
Graduation year2008 (18 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1821245655
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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