MARTHA F. GERTEISEN M.D. – NPI #1942297536
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

MARTHA GERTEISEN is a physician located in PEARLAND, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1942297536 to MARTHA GERTEISEN on September 29, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 9 years ago on Jan 11, 2017. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for MARTHA GERTEISEN below.

NPI Profile for
MARTHA F. GERTEISEN

NPI Number
1942297536
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
MARTHA F. GERTEISEN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
8520 W. BROADWAY STREET
SUITE 200
PEARLAND, TX 77584
Phone: (281) 485-4050 Fax: (281) 485-6850
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for MARTHA GERTEISEN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBCBSTX8EB342
OTHERBCBSTX8FT479
OTHERBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELDTX8FT479
OTHERRR MEDICARETXP01643107
OTHERRR MEDICARETXP01316162
MEDICAIDTX121369613
MEDICAIDTX121369614
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 TX K5539
208000000X
- Pediatrics		 TX K5539

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1994
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
MARTHA GERTEISEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HOUSTON METHODIST CLEAR LAKE HOSPITAL
      18300 HOUSTON METHODIST DR
      NASSAU BAY, TX 77058
    • HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL
      6565 FANNIN
      HOUSTON, TX 77030
    • HOUSTON METHODIST SUGARLAND HOSPITAL
      16655 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY
      SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
    • HOUSTON METHODIST WEST HOSPITAL
      18500 KATY FREEWAY
      HOUSTON, TX 77094
    • MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL SYSTEM
      1635 NORTH LOOP WEST
      HOUSTON, TX 77008

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