DR. JOSEPH L GATUZ MD
NPI 1073005880
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Tyler, TX

Active since June 06, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
912 S FLEISHEL AVE, TYLER, TX 75701(903) 592-6901(903) 595-2571 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 6, 2026, Jun 4, 2024, Jun 22, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Joseph L Gatuz Md NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH L GATUZ MD (NPI 1073005880) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Tyler, Texas, licensed in Texas (U9928) and active in the NPI registry since June 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Texoma Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073005880
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH L GATUZCredential: MD
Location Address912 S FLEISHEL AVETyler, TX 75701-2018
Mailing Address1000 S Beckham AveTyler, TX 75701-1908 · (903) 592-6901 · Fax (903) 595-2571
Fax(903) 595-2571
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateJune 6, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 6, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 6, 2026
✔ NPI 1073005880 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License✔ Licensed in TX · U9928
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License U9928 (TX)
912 S FLEISHEL AVE, Tyler, TX 75701

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Joseph L Gatuz Md 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 ID2860740420
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240514001521
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Gatuz reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Cardiovascular Disease
1000 S BECKHAM AVE
Tyler, TX 75701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 636 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
11937 US HIGHWAY 271
Tyler, TX 75708
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: University Of Texas Health Science Center At Tyler-Facilty-Physician
  • 299 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Care Medicine
221 W COLORADO BLVD STE 525
Dallas, TX 75208
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 254 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
95 services42 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Texoma Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Denison, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450324
Location5016 S Us Highway 75Denison, TX 75020 · Grayson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medical City Dallas Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Dallas, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450647
Location7777 Forest LaneDallas, TX 75230 · Dallas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medical City Lewisville

Acute Care Hospitals · Lewisville, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450669
Location500 West Main StreetLewisville, TX 75057 · Denton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75701 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
912 S FLEISHEL AVE
TYLER, TX 75701
Nurse Practitioner
912 S FLEISHEL AVE
TYLER, TX 75701
Nurse Practitioner
912 S FLEISHEL AVE
TYLER, TX 75701
Nurse Practitioner
912 S FLEISHEL AVE
TYLER, TX 75701
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
912 S FLEISHEL AVE
TYLER, TX 75701
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
912 S FLEISHEL AVE
TYLER, TX 75701
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
912 S FLEISHEL AVE
TYLER, TX 75701
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
912 S FLEISHEL AVE
TYLER, TX 75701

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 Joseph Gatuz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Gatuz is 1073005880. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 6, 2018.

Where is Joseph Gatuz located?

Joseph Gatuz practices at 912 S Fleishel Ave, Tyler, TX 75701. The listed phone number is (903) 592-6901.

What is Joseph Gatuz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Joseph Gatuz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Gatuz 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 Joseph Gatuz accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Joseph Gatuz 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 Joseph Gatuz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Gatuz is affiliated with Texoma Medical Center, Medical City Dallas Hospital and Medical City Lewisville.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Gatuz was last updated on August 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.