Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Donald Gardner, MD
Specialist (CMS: Endocrinology) · Houston, TX
- NPI 1174616619
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
- 53 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1140 Business Center Dr, Ste 550
Houston, TX 770432737
(713) 984-8200
fax (713) 984-1113
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 3, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 1973 — 53 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 174400000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #G5909
- Medicaid
- TX #114356202
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1174616619. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,548
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$194,421
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 757 | 365 | $128 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 364 | 216 | $179 | |
95251 |
Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report | 237 | 96 | $34 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 88 | 76 | $90 | |
76536 |
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | 32 | 29 | $107 | |
95250 |
Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with provider supplied equipment | 24 | 21 | $147 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 24 | 24 | $164 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 22 | 22 | $223 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 28 peers in Houston Specialist, average services per provider: 166. This provider delivers 9.3× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,892
Transactions
75
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly USA, LLC | 15 | $575.30 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 11 | $226.77 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 6 | $143.98 | |
| Mannkind Corporation | 9 | $137.94 | |
| Amgen INC. | 9 | $134.36 | |
| Radius Health, INC. | 5 | $83.09 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 3 | $64.86 | |
| Insulet Corporation | 3 | $63.67 | |
| Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical INC. | 1 | $62.30 | |
| Embecta Corp. | 3 | $60.37 | |
| Corcept Therapeutics | 3 | $59.22 | |
| Kyowa Kirin, INC. | 2 | $43.15 | |
| Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC | 3 | $40.31 | |
| Alexion Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $31.04 | |
| Ascensia Diabetes Care US INC. | 1 | $28.90 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,889
Patients
1,074
Total drug cost
$1,852,412
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 792 | 211 | $9,663 |
| Ozempic (Semaglutide) | Brand | 465 | 104 | $828,223 |
| Metformin Hcl ER (Metformin Hcl) | Brand | 336 | 102 | $5,716 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 309 | 95 | $6,465 |
| Synthroid (Levothyroxine Sodium) | Brand | 285 | 61 | $22,756 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 224 | 71 | $4,131 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 219 | 67 | $2,672 |
| Lantus Solostar (Insulin Glargine,Hum.Rec.Anlog) | Brand | 214 | 54 | $186,969 |
| Jardiance (Empagliflozin) | Brand | 195 | 57 | $281,545 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 156 | 45 | $1,519 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Donald Gardner's medical specialty?
Dr. Donald Gardner practices Specialist in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Donald Gardner practice?
Dr. Donald Gardner practices at 1140 Business Center Dr, Houston, TX 770432737. Office phone: 7139848200.
What is Dr. Donald Gardner's NPI?
Dr. Donald Gardner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174616619, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Donald Gardner accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Donald Gardner accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Donald Gardner commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report (HCPCS 95251). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.