Charles G Holmsten, M.D.
Adult Medicine Family Medicine
Charles G Holmsten is an Adult Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Houston, TX with over 57 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 57 years in family medicine, Charles G Holmsten, M.D. is a long-established adult medicine family medicine specialist in Houston. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 1969 and has 57+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and diabetes (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 34% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Uses generic medications more than 62% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1577dNPPES updated 2022-01-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
5895 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX 77096
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.9%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.2 pts)
1.9% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.1%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in TexasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
181
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
503
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,264
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $338k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Diabetes.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$22 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Charles G Holmsten's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1969
University of Texas Medical Branch
Board certified · Jan 20, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
57 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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Taxonomy: 207QA0505X
Education & Training
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (Class of 1969)
Virtual Adult Medicine Care With Charles G Holmsten
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Charles G Holmsten for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Houston required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Charles G Holmsten
Dr. Holmsten is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Houston, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (713) 777-3131.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Charles G Holmsten
Practice Location
5895 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX 77096
Mailing Address
5895 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX 77096
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