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KATHLEEN GRACE PAZ M.D.
NPI 1053623553
Family Medicine in The Woodlands, TX

Active since July 13, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
17189 INTERSTATE 45 S, MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING 2, SUITE 105, THE WOODLANDS, TX 77385(936) 270-4971(936) 270-4972 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 21, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Kathleen Grace Paz M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

KATHLEEN GRACE PAZ M.D. (NPI 1053623553) is an individual family medicine provider in The Woodlands, Texas, licensed in Texas (P4366) and active in the NPI registry since July 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Tomball, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053623553
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameKATHLEEN GRACE PAZCredential: M.D.
Location Address17189 INTERSTATE 45 S, MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING 2, SUITE 105The Woodlands, TX 77385
Mailing Address17189 Interstate 45 S, Medical Office Building 2, Suite 105The Woodlands, TX 77385 · (936) 270-4971 · Fax (936) 270-4972
Phone(936) 270-4971
Fax(936) 270-4972
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateJuly 13, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 21, 2025
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 21, 2025
✔ NPI 1053623553 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · P4366
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
17189 INTERSTATE 45 S, The Woodlands, TX 77385
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Community Health Choice, WellPoint.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kathleen Grace Paz M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6800030867
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130913000522
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
369 services189 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
170 services110 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
92 services92 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
59 services59 patients
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use 90677
The Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV20) is a shot given to protect against 20 types of bacteria that can cause serious infections like pneumonia and meningitis. It's administered through a muscle, usually in the arm. It's important for overall health.
30 services30 patients
Administration of pneumococcal vaccine G0009
The pneumococcal vaccine helps protect against pneumococcal bacteria, which can cause severe infections like pneumonia and meningitis. The vaccine is given as an injection, typically in the arm. It's recommended for infants, older adults, and those with certain health conditions.
29 services29 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Hca Houston Healthcare Tomball

Acute Care Hospitals · Tomball, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450670
Location605 HolderriethTomball, TX 77375 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450844
Location18220 State Highway 249Houston, TX 77070 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · The Woodlands, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number670122
Location17201 Interstate 45 SouthThe Woodlands, TX 77385 · Montgomery County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77385 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
76%3,374 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
11%231 patients1/55-star benchmark: 96%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
96%26 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
0%895 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
100%112 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
90%895 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
54%895 patients4/55-star benchmark: 59%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. MARITZA JEANNETTE FIGUEROA PH.D
Clinical Neuropsychologist
17189 INTERSTATE 45 S
SHENANDOAH, TX 77385
Montgomery County (936) 270-3900
DR. MICHAEL KOECKERT M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
17189 INTERSTATE 45 S, SUITE 475
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77385
Montgomery County (936) 270-3933
DR. HANA JAVAID M.D.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
17189 INTERSTATE 45 S
SHENANDOAH, TX 77385
Montgomery County (936) 270-4196
KALED DIAB
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
17189 INTERSTATE 45 S, SUITE 475
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77385
Montgomery County (936) 270-3933

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Kathleen Paz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kathleen Paz is 1053623553. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 13, 2010.

Where is Kathleen Paz located?

Kathleen Paz practices at 17189 Interstate 45 S Medical Office Building 2, Suite 105, The Woodlands, TX 77385. The listed phone number is (936) 270-4971.

What is Kathleen Paz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Kathleen Paz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kathleen Paz is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Kathleen Paz accept?

Health plans from Community Health Choice and WellPoint list Kathleen Paz as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Kathleen Paz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kathleen Paz is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Tomball, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital and Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kathleen Paz was last updated on February 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.