CHRISTOPHER KARMOUT M.D.
NPI 1881074581
Family Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since June 08, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
7600 BEECHNUT ST FL 8, HOUSTON, TX 77074(713) 456-5686 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 17, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 17, 2024, Jul 19, 2024, Jul 13, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Christopher Karmout M.d. NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER KARMOUT M.D. (NPI 1881074581) is an individual family medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (R4408) and active in the NPI registry since June 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Oakbend Medical Center, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881074581
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER KARMOUTCredential: M.D.
Location Address7600 BEECHNUT ST FL 8Houston, TX 77074-4302
Mailing Address605 S Conroe Medical DrConroe, TX 77304-4722
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTexas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateJune 8, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 17, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 17, 2024
✔ NPI 1881074581 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · R4408
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.
7600 BEECHNUT ST FL 8, Houston, TX 77074

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1605 S Conroe Medical DrConroe, TX 77304 · Phone (936) 539-4004
Location 21635 North Loop WHouston, TX 77008-1532 · Phone (713) 867-2066
Location 3921 Gessner Rd Ste 317Houston, TX 77024-2501 · Phone (713) 242-3768

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher Karmout 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 ID6002111739
PECOS Enrollment IDI20171213000734
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

14

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Karmout reassigns Medicare billing to 14 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hospitalist
6441 MAIN ST
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 121 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
6631 W CROSS CREEK BEND LN STE 200
Fulshear, TX 77441
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,235 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
4500 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY S
Pasadena, TX 77505
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 644 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
220 BLANCO ST STE 2
Lumberton, TX 77657
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 113 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1321 N 16TH ST
Orange, TX 77630
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 115 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
2550 N ESPLANADE ST
Cuero, TX 77954
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 135 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
2400 ROUND ROCK AVE
Round Rock, TX 78681
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 206 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
13435 N US HIGHWAY 183 STE 311
Austin, TX 78750
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 93 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
7330 SAN PEDRO AVE, STE 540
San Antonio, TX 78216
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 688 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
2700 E BROAD ST
Mansfield, TX 76063
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 994 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 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.

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.
112 services102 patients
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.
64 services64 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.
27 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Oakbend Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Richmond, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450330
Location1705 Jackson StRichmond, TX 77469 · Fort Bend County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Altus Lumberton Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lumberton, TX
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number670134
Location220 Blanco StLumberton, TX 77657 · Hardin County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77074 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.

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

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
46%24 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Hospitalist
7600 BEECHNUT ST FL 8
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Internal Medicine
7600 BEECHNUT ST FL 8
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Hospitalist
7600 BEECHNUT ST FL 8
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Hospitalist
7600 BEECHNUT ST FL 8
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Hospitalist
7600 BEECHNUT ST FL 8
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Physician Assistant
7600 BEECHNUT ST FL 8
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Hospitalist
7600 BEECHNUT ST FL 8
HOUSTON, TX 77074

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 Christopher Karmout's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Karmout is 1881074581. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2015.

Where is Christopher Karmout located?

Christopher Karmout practices at 7600 Beechnut St Fl 8, Houston, TX 77074. The listed phone number is (713) 456-5686.

What is Christopher Karmout's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Karmout enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Karmout 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Karmout's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Karmout reassigns Medicare benefits to 14 organizations: Knd Development 59, LLC (Houston, TX), Memorial Hermann Medical Group (Fulshear, TX), Integrative Emergency Services Physician Group-Houston PLLC (Pasadena, TX), Texas ER Group PLLC (Lumberton, TX), Altus Exceptional Physician Group PLLC (Orange, TX) and 9 more organizations, 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 Christopher Karmout's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Karmout accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. and Oscar Insurance Company list Christopher Karmout 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 Christopher Karmout affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Karmout is affiliated with Oakbend Medical Center and Altus Lumberton Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Karmout was last updated on September 17, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.