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BARRIER REEF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS PLLC
NPI 1275761512
Emergency Medicine in Galveston, TX

Active since June 25, 2009
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77555(954) 939-5000(877) 250-6889 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 7, 2026, Sep 30, 2026, Jun 2, 2026 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2019).

About Barrier Reef Emergency Physicians Pllc NPPES

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

BARRIER REEF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS PLLC (NPI 1275761512) is a healthcare organization registered as an emergency medicine in Galveston, Texas and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. The organization maintains 2 additional practice locations and lists Joseph Gatewood, Authorized Official, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275761512
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Legal Business NameBARRIER REEF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS PLLC
Location Address301 UNIVERSITY BLVDGalveston, TX 77555-5302
Mailing AddressPo Box 202302Dallas, TX 75320-2302 · (954) 939-5000 · Fax (877) 250-6889
Phone(954) 939-5000
Fax(877) 250-6889
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJoseph GatewoodAuthorized Official · (314) 993-9134
Enumeration DateJune 25, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 7, 20267 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 7, 2026
✔ NPI 1275761512 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Galveston, TX 77555
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 12240 Gulf Fwy SLeague City, TX 77573-5143 · Phone (954) 939-5000 · Fax (877) 250-6889
Location 2200 Blossom StWebster, TX 77598-4204 · Phone (954) 939-5000 · Fax (877) 250-6889

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company, WellPoint.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Barrier Reef Emergency Physicians Pllc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

67

Medicare enrollment records show 67 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Barrier Reef Emergency Physicians PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 11 practice at this address and 13 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 4

Emergency Medicine58
Pediatric Medicine7
Critical Care (Intensivists)1
Internal Medicine1

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 67
Olugbenga Akinwande, PA
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1033428263
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
Galveston, TX 77555
(347) 567-4560
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Kelcie Hill, MD
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1760173629
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
Galveston, TX 77555
(409) 772-1753
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Hailey Hoffmann, MD
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1871285791
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
Galveston, TX 77555
(409) 772-1753
✔ PECOSSame address
Dietrich Jehle, MD
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1669437141
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
Galveston, TX 77555
(716) 472-4094
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Stephen Kim, MD
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1720226707
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
Galveston, TX 77555
(409) 772-6576
✔ PECOSSame address
Craig Kutz, MD, PHD
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1598295925
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
Galveston, TX 77555
(409) 747-6131
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Danielle Oconnell
Critical Care (Intensivists)
NPI 1457857518
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
Galveston, TX 77555
(409) 772-1011
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Wayne Rutledge, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1629165279
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
Galveston, TX 77555
(409) 772-1425
✔ PECOSSame address
Michael Stephens, MD
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1427638774
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
Galveston, TX 77555
(409) 772-9505
✔ PECOSSame address
Bryan Wilson, M.D.
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1134567415
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
Galveston, TX 77555
(409) 772-9612
✔ PECOSSame address
Hee-Kwang Yoo, DO
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1447447875
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
Galveston, TX 77555
(409) 772-2222
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Gursaran Morrical, D.O.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1881919611
901 HARBORSIDE DR
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 772-1191
✔ PECOS0.1 mi
Stephen Morrical, M.D
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1740579721
901 HARBORSIDE DR
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 772-1161
✔ PECOS0.1 mi
Julio Jayes, MD
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1346400538
2240 GULF FWY S
League City, TX 77573
(832) 505-3140
✔ PECOS23 mi
Robert Kaale, MD
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1659487767
18300 ST. JOHN DRIVER
Nassau Bay, TX 77058
(281) 333-8822
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare25 mi
Maurice Holmes, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1245216878
18300 SAINT JOHN DR
Houston, TX 77058
(281) 333-5503
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare25 mi
William Fisher, MD
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1417981317
1119 WOODBANK DR
Seabrook, TX 77586
(713) 530-4530
✔ PECOS25 mi
Thomas Marcello, MD
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1871054379
500 W MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
Webster, TX 77598
(281) 332-2511
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare26 mi
Donna Mendez, MD
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1245310655
132 E HOSPITAL DR
Angleton, TX 77515
(979) 849-7721
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare39 mi
Gregory Rumph, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1407857725
1504 TAUB LOOP BEN TAUB GENERAL HOSPITAL
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 873-2626
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare46 mi
See all 67 clinicians

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

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 Barrier Reef Emergency Physicians PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Barrier Reef Emergency Physicians PLLC is 1275761512. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2009.

Where is Barrier Reef Emergency Physicians PLLC located?

Barrier Reef Emergency Physicians PLLC is located at 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555. The listed phone number is (954) 939-5000.

What is Barrier Reef Emergency Physicians PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Barrier Reef Emergency Physicians PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Barrier Reef Emergency Physicians PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Barrier Reef Emergency Physicians PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 67 clinicians in 4 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Barrier Reef Emergency Physicians PLLC. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Emergency Medicine (58), Pediatric Medicine (7) and Critical Care (Intensivists) (1). Of these, 11 practice at this address and 13 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Barrier Reef Emergency Physicians PLLC accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company and WellPoint list Barrier Reef Emergency Physicians PLLC 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Barrier Reef Emergency Physicians PLLC was last updated on October 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 days 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.