ALEXANDRA M GONZALEZ-FUENTES MD
NPI 1265686232
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Houston, TX

Active since November 04, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
902 FROSTWOOD DR, SUITE 205, HOUSTON, TX 77024(713) 360-2020 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 22, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Alexandra M Gonzalez-fuentes Md NPPES

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

ALEXANDRA M GONZALEZ-FUENTES MD (NPI 1265686232) is an individual rheumatology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (BP10030242) and active in the NPI registry since November 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265686232
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Provider Legal NameALEXANDRA M GONZALEZ-FUENTESCredential: MD
Location Address902 FROSTWOOD DR, SUITE 205Houston, TX 77024-2420
Mailing Address902 Frostwood Dr, Suite 205Houston, TX 77024-2420 · (713) 360-2020 · Fax (713) 360-2021
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateNovember 4, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 22, 2012
NPI 1265686232 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
License Licensed in TX · BP10030242
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
902 FROSTWOOD DR, Houston, TX 77024

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

Alexandra M Gonzalez-fuentes 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 ID7416149133
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101012001379
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.

Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use J1602
Golimumab is a medication given through an IV (a small tube in your vein). It helps to reduce inflammation and pain by blocking a protein in your body that causes inflammation. It's often used to treat conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
14,700 services14 patients
Injection, denosumab, 1 mg J0897
Denosumab is a medication given via injection to strengthen your bones. It works by slowing down the cells that break down bone, improving bone density and reducing the risk of fractures. It's often used for osteoporosis treatment.
6,840 services63 patients
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.
613 services342 patients
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301
Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.
329 services57 patients
Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less 96413
Chemotherapy is a treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells. When administered into a vein, it's often through an IV. This procedure usually lasts 1 hour or less. You may feel a slight pinch as the needle is inserted, but it's generally painless.
197 services29 patients
Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle 96401
This procedure involves giving anti-cancer drugs, which don't contain hormones, into the muscle or under the skin. These drugs help to stop the growth of cancer cells. The process is usually quick and done by a healthcare professional.
190 services75 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450068
Location6411 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hermann Hospital System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450184
Location1635 North Loop WestHouston, TX 77008 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450610
Location921 GessnerHouston, TX 77024 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Katy, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450847
Location23900 Katy FreewayKaty, TX 77494 · Fort Bend County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Houston Methodist West Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number670077
Location18500 Katy FreewayHouston, TX 77094 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77024 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

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

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%2,508 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
74%894 patients3/55-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.
22%566 patients1/55-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%566 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Assessment and Classification of Disease Prognosis
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who have an assessment and classification of disease prognosis at least once within 12 months
100%385 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Functional Status Assessment
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for whom a functional status assessment was performed at least once within 12 months
100%385 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Glucocorticoid Management
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who have been assessed for glucocorticoid use and, for those on prolonged doses of prednisone >= 10 mg daily (or equivalent) with improvement or no change in disease…
100%385 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Periodic Assessment of Disease Activity
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who have an assessment and classification of disease activity within 12 months
100%385 patients5/55-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…
52%566 patients3/55-star benchmark: 79%
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

Power wheelchair, group 2 standard, captains chair, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds K0823
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD009N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$129.68 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 (Rheumatology)
902 FROSTWOOD DR, SUITE # 311
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
902 FROSTWOOD DR, SUITE 208
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
902 FROSTWOOD DR, STE 235
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
902 FROSTWOOD DR
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
902 FROSTWOOD DR, STE 208
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Ophthalmology
902 FROSTWOOD DR, SUITE 146
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Allergy & Immunology
902 FROSTWOOD DR, 302
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
902 FROSTWOOD DR, STE 205
HOUSTON, TX 77024

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 Alexandra Gonzalez-fuentes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexandra Gonzalez-fuentes is 1265686232. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 4, 2008.

Where is Alexandra Gonzalez-fuentes located?

Alexandra Gonzalez-fuentes practices at 902 Frostwood Dr Suite 205, Houston, TX 77024. The listed phone number is (713) 360-2020.

What is Alexandra Gonzalez-fuentes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Alexandra Gonzalez-fuentes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alexandra Gonzalez-fuentes 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 Alexandra Gonzalez-fuentes accept?

Health plans from Community Health Choice list Alexandra Gonzalez-fuentes 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 Alexandra Gonzalez-fuentes affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alexandra Gonzalez-fuentes is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Hospital System, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital, Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital and Houston Methodist West Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alexandra Gonzalez-fuentes was last updated on March 22, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.