Quick answers
- Does Polly K. Gauthier accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Polly K. Gauthier 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 Polly K. Gauthier see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 288 Original Medicare patients and 1,181 services for Polly K. Gauthier. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Polly K. Gauthier's NPI number?
- 1982665402. 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 Polly K. Gauthier, 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 | 288 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,181 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)470 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)292 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)148 services
- Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report (88312)65 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)52 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%
- Arthritis55%
- Diabetes45%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Anxiety34%
Hospitals where Polly K. Gauthier works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Polly K. Gauthier 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.
- Memorial Hermann Sugar Land HospitalSugar Land, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · CCN 450848
Practice locations
Addresses where Polly K. Gauthier is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1140 Business Ctr Dr, Suite 370Houston, TX 77043 (713) 271‑6881
- 1705 Jackson StRichmond, TX 77469 (713) 559‑6929
- 17500 W Grand Pkwy SSugar Land, TX 77479 (713) 559‑6929
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Polly K. Gauthier as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Brown and Associates Medical Laboratories LLP12 clinicians in the group
- Mangini Lakhia and Associates PA9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Brown and Associates Medical Laboratories LLP
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At Houston |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982665402 |
| 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