GRACE W GITAU FNP-C
NPI 1245752815
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Houston, TX

Active since July 14, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1101, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 441-0006 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 15, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 15, 2019, Mar 17, 2018, Nov 9, 2017 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

About Grace W Gitau Fnp-c NPPES

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

GRACE W GITAU FNP-C (NPI 1245752815) is an individual family provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP133871) and active in the NPI registry since July 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Houston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245752815
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameGRACE W GITAUCredential: FNP-C
Location Address6550 FANNIN ST STE 1101Houston, TX 77030-2740
Mailing Address6550 Fannin St Ste 1001Houston, TX 77030-2740 · (713) 441-0005
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateJuly 14, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 15, 20195 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1245752815 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License Licensed in TX · AP133871
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1101, Houston, TX 77030

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16550 Fannin St Ste 1001Houston, TX 77030-2740 · Phone (713) 441-0005

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid376252801TX

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Grace W Gitau Fnp-c 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 ID5496028128
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170831001835
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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
591 services184 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
83 services35 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Houston Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450358
Location6565 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
2 suppliers16 claims32 services$6.18 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
2 suppliers18 claims20 services$1.08 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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)
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1101
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1101
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1101
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1101
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Allergy & Immunology)
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1101
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1101
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Allergy & Immunology
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1101
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1101
HOUSTON, TX 77030

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 Grace Gitau's NPI number?

The NPI number for Grace Gitau is 1245752815. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 14, 2017.

Where is Grace Gitau located?

Grace Gitau practices at 6550 Fannin St Ste 1101, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 441-0006.

What is Grace Gitau's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Grace Gitau enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Grace Gitau 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 Grace Gitau accept?

Health plans from Community Health Choice and Molina Healthcare list Grace Gitau 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 Grace Gitau affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Grace Gitau is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Grace Gitau was last updated on March 15, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.