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DR. JORGE GAMEZ JR. M.D.
NPI 1285047845
Emergency Medicine in Athens, TX

Active since June 11, 2014PECOS Enrolled
2000 S PALESTINE ST, ATHENS, TX 75751(903) 676-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 9, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 9, 2022, Jun 29, 2021, Sep 17, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Jorge Gamez Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JORGE GAMEZ JR. M.D. (NPI 1285047845) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Athens, Texas, licensed in Texas (S5900) and active in the NPI registry since June 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Texas Medical Center, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285047845
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JORGE GAMEZ JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address2000 S PALESTINE STAthens, TX 75751-5610
Mailing AddressPo Box 225038Dallas, TX 75222-5038
Phone(903) 676-1000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At San AntonioGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateJune 11, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 9, 20224 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 9, 2022
✔ NPI 1285047845 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · S5900
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.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License A165470 (CA)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
2000 S PALESTINE ST, Athens, TX 75751
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 13551 Roger Brooke Dr, SAUSHEC Orthopaedic Surgery, MCHE-DORFort Sam Houston, TX 78234-4504 · Phone (956) 220-9769
Location 2701 W 5th StOdessa, TX 79763 · Phone (432) 335-2222
Location 31720 E Cesar E Chavez AveLos Angeles, CA 90033-2414 · Phone (323) 268-5000

Other Identifiers 2

OtherA165470CA · Medical Board Of California
OtherS5900TX · Texas Medical Board

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., Oscar Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Jorge Gamez Jr. M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID8325445778
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220601000496
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

6

Medicare enrollment records show Jorge Gamez reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Century Integrated Partners, Inc
69 mi
Emergency Medicine
3500 GASTON AVE
Dallas, TX 75246
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,044 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1447615711 (214) 820-2505
Texas Medicine Resources, LLP
90 mi
Emergency Medicine
6451 BRENTWOOD STAIR RD, SUITE 200
Fort Worth, TX 76112
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 545 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1376581900 (817) 496-9700
Wh Services Dallas LLC
127 mi
Emergency Medicine
1900 HOSPITAL BLVD
Gainesville, TX 76240
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 32 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1164112264 (940) 665-1751
Concord Medical Group Of Texas PLLC
363 mi
Emergency Medicine
1602 AVENUE Q
Lubbock, TX 79401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,439 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750790762 (888) 264-0330
Basin Emergency Physicians PLLC
384 mi
Emergency Medicine
500 W 4TH ST
Odessa, TX 79761
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 81 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1831337724 (432) 640-4000
Small Hospital Innovations LLC
972 mi
Emergency Medicine
524 W SAGAMORE AVE
Clewiston, FL 33440
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 123 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1184040560 (305) 204-9318

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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
88 services83 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
50 services46 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
40 services40 patients
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.
25 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

North Texas Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Gainesville, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450090
Location1900 Hospital BlvdGainesville, TX 76240 · Cooke County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Dallas Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Mesquite, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450688
Location1011 North Galloway AvenueMesquite, TX 75149 · Dallas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Baylor Emergency Medical Center At Aubrey

Acute Care Hospitals · Aubrey, TX
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number670062
Location26791 Highway 380Aubrey, TX 76227 · Denton County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75751 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

ROBERT BRUCE WATSON MD
Emergency Medicine
2000 S PALESTINE ST
ATHENS, TX 75751
Henderson County (800) 893-9698
DR. CARL CAROE MD
Emergency Medicine
2000 S PALESTINE ST
ATHENS, TX 75751
Henderson County (817) 649-1746
MRS. AMY JO SHUPTRINE MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
2000 S PALESTINE ST
ATHENS, TX 75751
Henderson County (903) 676-1000
MARK GREGORY MOORE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2000 S PALESTINE ST
ATHENS, TX 75751
Henderson County (903) 677-1000
MS. MARJORIE ELLEN COX CSFA
Specialist/Technologist, Other (Surgical Assistant)
2000 S PALESTINE ST
ATHENS, TX 75751
Henderson County (903) 676-2157
JONATHAN L CHREST MD
Anesthesiology
2000 S PALESTINE ST
ATHENS, TX 75751
Henderson County (903) 677-1000
CRYSTAL D PHAM CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2000 S PALESTINE ST
ATHENS, TX 75751
Henderson County (903) 677-1000
EAST TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER ATHENS
General Acute Care Hospital
2000 S PALESTINE ST
ATHENS, TX 75751
Henderson County (903) 675-2216

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 Jorge Gamez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jorge Gamez is 1285047845. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 11, 2014.

Where is Jorge Gamez located?

Jorge Gamez practices at 2000 S Palestine St, Athens, TX 75751. The listed phone number is (903) 676-1000.

What is Jorge Gamez's specialty?

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

Is Jorge Gamez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jorge Gamez is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Jorge Gamez's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jorge Gamez reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Century Integrated Partners, Inc (Dallas, TX), Texas Medicine Resources, LLP (Fort Worth, TX), Wh Services Dallas LLC (Gainesville, TX), Concord Medical Group Of Texas PLLC (Lubbock, TX), Basin Emergency Physicians PLLC (Odessa, TX) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Jorge Gamez's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Jorge Gamez accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., Oscar Health, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and Oscar Insurance Company list Jorge Gamez 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 Jorge Gamez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jorge Gamez is affiliated with North Texas Medical Center, Dallas Regional Medical Center and Baylor Emergency Medical Center At Aubrey.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jorge Gamez was last updated on September 9, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.