Dr Ying Gu, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Houston, TX

Dr Ying Gu, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Houston, Texas. She graduated from medical school in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. Her current practice location is 6609 W Sam Houston Pkwy S, 98, Houston, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (832) 433-7159.

Dr Ying Gu is licensed to practice in Texas (license number P2253) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1215193487.

Contact Information

Dr Ying Gu, MD
6609 W Sam Houston Pkwy S, 98,
Houston, TX 77072-1640
(832) 433-7159
(832) 433-7137

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ying Gu
GenderFemale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience42 Years
Location6609 W Sam Houston Pkwy S, Houston, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Ying Gu graduated from medical school in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1215193487
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/06/2008
  • Last Update Date: 03/15/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385838630
  • Enrollment ID: I20121012000091

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ying Gu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1215193487NPI-NPPES
3206575MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine P2253 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Advanced Healthcare Services IncHouston, TXHome health agency
Memorial Hermann Hospital SystemHouston, TXHospital
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land HospitalSugar land, TXHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Ying Gu allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameJy Family Medicine & Urgent Care Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1386992121
PECOS PAC ID: 0446409635
Enrollment ID: O20121003000501

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Ying Gu is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Ying Gu, MD
6609 W Sam Houston Pkwy S Ste 98,
Houston, TX 77072-1641

Ph: (832) 433-7159
Dr Ying Gu, MD
6609 W Sam Houston Pkwy S, 98,
Houston, TX 77072-1640

Ph: (832) 433-7159

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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