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Orthopedic Surgery

Idris S. Gharbaoui, MD

Works at hospitals in Houston, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Idris S. Gharbaoui, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 5440 Everhart Rd, Suite 1, Corpus Christi, TX 78411. Phone: (361) 994-5224. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Idris S. Gharbaoui had 179 Original Medicare patients and 791 services. NPI 1992731392. 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.

  • Specialty: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 5440 Everhart Rd, Suite 1, Corpus Christi, TX 78411 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (361) 994‑5224
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Texas Orthopedic Hospital
  • Group practice: Ortholonestar PLLC (+1 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 1987 (39 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Idris S. Gharbaoui, 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 Idris S. Gharbaoui accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Idris S. Gharbaoui 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 Idris S. Gharbaoui see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 179 Original Medicare patients and 791 services for Idris S. Gharbaoui. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Idris S. Gharbaoui's NPI number?
1992731392. 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 Idris S. Gharbaoui, 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 patients179
Services billed to Medicare791
Different services or procedures95
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)92 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)85 services
  3. X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views (73130)72 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)58 services
  5. Application of elbow to finger cast (29075)54 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%
  • Arthritis72%
  • Ischemic heart disease37%
  • Anxiety26%
  • Osteoporosis23%

Hospitals where Idris S. Gharbaoui works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Idris S. Gharbaoui at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Idris S. Gharbaoui is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Idris S. Gharbaoui as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Ortholonestar PLLC428 clinicians in the group
  • Shea Physical Therapy Specialists LLC202 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Corpus Christi

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

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Other clinicians in Ortholonestar PLLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1987 (39 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1992731392
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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. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  3. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  4. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  5. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians