Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Taggart Gauvain, MD

Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Pearland, TX

  • NPI 1558612119
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 81.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
11049 Memorial Hermann Dr, Ste 200
Pearland, TX 775843773
(713) 486-6000
fax (713) 486-6049
Mailing address
6400 Fannin St Ste 1700
Houston, TX 770301526

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 28, 2023
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XX0004X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #Q4406
Medicaid
TX #361189901

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1558612119. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
441
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$35,256
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views 156 69 $35
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 106 72 $127
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 67 54 $90
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 64 39 $36
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 48 48 $167

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 88. This provider delivers 5.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$73,693
Transactions
72
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
International Life Sciences 17 $42,365.14
VILEX LLC 19 $17,775.88
Linvatec Corporation 5 $6,492.59
Stryker Corporation 10 $2,243.64
Fusion Orthopedics USA, LLC 4 $2,203.85
Extremity Medical 1 $854.97
Royal Biologics, Inc. 1 $404.20
Medinc of Texas 4 $371.12
Alafair Biosciences, Inc. 1 $213.53
Innovation Technologies Inc 1 $160.50
Bone Support Inc. 1 $148.13
Acera Surgical, Inc. 1 $133.16
Paragon 28, Inc. 1 $107.64
Trilliant Surgical LLC. 1 $83.37
Ossur Americas, Inc. 5 $60.26

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$53,675
Travel and Lodging
$16,627
Food and Beverage
$3,391

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
544
Patients
331
Total drug cost
$4,145
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 131 47 $748
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 93 59 $1,077
Tramadol Hcl Generic 92 65 $383
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 67 56 $675
Cephalexin Generic 55 45 $307
Methylprednisolone Generic 38 33 $346
Clindamycin Hcl Generic 17 15 $106
Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) Brand 14 0 $83
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 13 0 $84
Gabapentin Generic 12 0 $190

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Taggart Gauvain's medical specialty?
Dr. Taggart Gauvain practices Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician in Pearland, TX.
Where does Dr. Taggart Gauvain practice?
Dr. Taggart Gauvain practices at 11049 Memorial Hermann Dr, Pearland, TX 775843773. Office phone: 7134866000.
What is Dr. Taggart Gauvain's NPI?
Dr. Taggart Gauvain's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558612119, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Taggart Gauvain accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Taggart Gauvain accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Taggart Gauvain commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS 73630); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.