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RONALD GARB M.,D.
NPI 1891776167
Psychiatry & Neurology - Forensic Psychiatry in Houston, TX

Active since November 14, 2005Opted out of Medicare · through Mar 22, 2027
820 GESSNER RD #750, HOUSTON, TX 77024(713) 973-1007(713) 973-0104 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 13, 2026, Sep 11, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Ronald Garb M.,d. NPPES

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

RONALD GARB M.,D. (NPI 1891776167) is an individual forensic psychiatry provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (H9331) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He has opted out of Medicare through March 22, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891776167
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084F0202X
Provider Legal NameRONALD GARBCredential: M.,D.
Location Address820 GESSNER RD #750Houston, TX 77024
Mailing Address820 Gessner Rd #750Houston, TX 77024 · (713) 973-1007 · Fax (713) 973-0104
Phone(713) 973-1007
Fax(713) 973-0104
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 14, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1891776167 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Forensic PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084F0202X
License✔ Licensed in TX · H9331
Definition
Forensic Psychiatry is a subspecialty with psychiatric focus on interrelationships with civil, criminal and administrative law, evaluation and specialized treatment of individuals involved with the legal system, incarcerated in jails, prisons, and forensic psychiatry hospitals.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Addiction MedicineTaxonomy 2084A0401X · License H9331 (TX)
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0800X · License H9331 (TX)

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Ronald Garb M.,d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from March 22, 2017 through March 22, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateMarch 22, 2017
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughMarch 22, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

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 Ronald Garb's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ronald Garb is 1891776167. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 14, 2005.

Where is Ronald Garb located?

Ronald Garb practices at 820 Gessner Rd #750, Houston, TX 77024. The listed phone number is (713) 973-1007.

What is Ronald Garb's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Forensic Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084F0202X.

Is Ronald Garb enrolled in Medicare?

No. Ronald Garb has opted out of Medicare through March 22, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ronald Garb was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 27 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.