Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joannis Baez Gonzalez, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Hospice/Palliative Care) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1043730294
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 770304000
(713) 792-6161
Mailing address
Po Box 4439
Houston, TX 772104439

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 15, 2022
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RH0002X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #T6825

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1043730294. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
324
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$47,478
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 82 77 $141
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 62 52 $119
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 47 47 $176
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 42 32 $200
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 40 38 $98
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 22 16 $147
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 18 18 $184
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 11 11 $126

In context: peer comparison

Among 11 peers in this city , average services per provider: 49. This provider delivers 6.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$18
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC 1 $18.34

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$18

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
269
Patients
215
Total drug cost
$11,318
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydromorphone Hcl Generic 45 34 $769
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 31 24 $793
Olanzapine Generic 31 21 $870
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 27 16 $693
Fentanyl Generic 27 23 $5,114
Morphine Sulfate Er (Morphine Sulfate) Brand 27 21 $725
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 23 23 $331
Morphine Sulfate Generic 19 17 $511
Mirtazapine Generic 16 13 $400
Naloxone Hcl Generic 12 12 $885

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Joannis Baez Gonzalez's medical specialty?
Dr. Joannis Baez Gonzalez practices Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Joannis Baez Gonzalez practice?
Dr. Joannis Baez Gonzalez practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 770304000. Office phone: 7137926161.
What is Dr. Joannis Baez Gonzalez's NPI?
Dr. Joannis Baez Gonzalez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043730294, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joannis Baez Gonzalez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joannis Baez Gonzalez accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joannis Baez Gonzalez commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.