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 patients | 364 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,694 |
| Different services or procedures | 82 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)402 services
- Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding (51798)215 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)212 services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)165 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)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.
- Houston Methodist Sugar Land HospitalSugar Land, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 450820
- Memorial Hermann Memorial City HospitalHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · CCN 450610
Practice locations
Addresses where Francisco Gelpi-Hammerschmidt is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1220 Blalock RdHouston, TX 77055 (713) 464‑3343
- 4223 Richmond AveHouston, TX 77027
- 4223 Richmond Ave, Suite 200Houston, TX 77027 (713) 634‑4477
- 6560 Fannin St, Suite 1440Houston, TX 77030 (713) 790‑9700
- 9230 Katy Fwy, Suite 510Houston, TX 77055 (713) 634‑4441
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
- Urologyprimary
Other urologists in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Houston Metro Urology
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821245655 |
| 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