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GARRETT L. WALSH M.D.
NPI 1164528071
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Houston, TX

Active since September 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 792-6161 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Garrett L. Walsh M.d. NPPES

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

GARRETT L. WALSH M.D. (NPI 1164528071) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (H8884) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164528071
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameGARRETT L. WALSHCredential: M.D.
Location Address1515 HOLCOMBE BLVDHouston, TX 77030-4009
Mailing AddressPo Box 4439Houston, TX 77210-4439 · (713) 792-2991
Phone(713) 792-6161
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateSeptember 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1164528071 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · H8884
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, Houston, TX 77030
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid36671701TX
Medicare UPIN800679
Medicare UPINE57617

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

Garrett L. Walsh 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 ID2769675297
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101018000078
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 3

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
27 services27 patients
Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity and breast bone 38746
This procedure involves removing lymph nodes in the chest and breast bone area. It's typically performed to treat or prevent disease spread. The surgeon makes an incision, locates and removes the affected nodes. The area is then closed up. This can help improve health outcomes.
17 services17 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.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$176.98 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $44.24 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

81.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81.25
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost49.97

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.

DR. MERRY CHEN MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 792-6161
AMEENA BAGREE MALHOTRA M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, 77030-4009
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 792-6161
SOLANGE ERLYN COX MD
Surgery
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 792-2360
DR. BRYAN KEITH GUILLORY M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 792-6161
JANUARY Y TSAI MD
Anesthesiology
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 792-6161
DR. SUNYOUNG LEE MD
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 792-6161
MRS. RACHEL KRAMER FUTRELL PA-C
Physician Assistant
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 792-6161
MEGAN J TANNER NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 792-6161

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 Garrett Walsh's NPI number?

The NPI number for Garrett Walsh is 1164528071. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 16, 2006.

Where is Garrett Walsh located?

Garrett Walsh practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 792-6161.

What is Garrett Walsh's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Garrett Walsh enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Garrett Walsh 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Garrett Walsh was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years 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.