DR. DAVID J PICKEN M.D.
NPI 1568433795
Family Medicine in Galveston, TX

Active since January 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
74.96/100
CMS Quality Rating
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77555(409) 772-5845 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 11, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: May 11, 2021, Apr 25, 2019, Feb 5, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. David J Picken M.d. NPPES

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

DR. DAVID J PICKEN M.D. (NPI 1568433795) is an individual family medicine provider in Galveston, Texas, licensed in Texas (S9775) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, and is a graduate of Other (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568433795
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DAVID J PICKENCredential: M.D.
Location Address301 UNIVERSITY BLVDGalveston, TX 77555-1110
Mailing Address301 University BlvdGalveston, TX 77555-1110 · (409) 772-5845
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateJanuary 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 11, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 11, 2021
NPI 1568433795 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Licenses Licensed in TX · S9775 Licensed in HI · 12584
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedPreventive Medicine · Aerospace MedicineTaxonomy 2083A0100X · License S9775 (TX), 12584 (HI)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Galveston, TX 77555

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

Dr. David J Picken 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 ID1951665744
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210526003344
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

Acute Care Hospitals · Galveston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number450018
Location301 University BoulevardGalveston, TX 77555 · Galveston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77555 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
$88.24 typical visit price
range $57.19 – $173.07
Typical copayment $22.06 (range $14.29 – $43.26)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.90 typical visit price
range $18.45 – $141.36
Typical copayment $25.22 (range $4.61 – $35.34)
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.

74.96/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality73.77
Promoting Interoperability94
Improvement Activities40
Cost47.75

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.

Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Internal Medicine
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, JSA 9.128
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Anesthesiology
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Anesthesiology
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555

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 David Picken's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Picken is 1568433795. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 27, 2006.

Where is David Picken located?

David Picken practices at 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555. The listed phone number is (409) 772-5845.

What is David Picken's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is David Picken enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David Picken 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 David Picken accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Oscar Insurance Company and WellPoint list David Picken 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 David Picken affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, David Picken is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Picken was last updated on May 11, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.