James Scott Gaertner, MD
James Scott Gaertner is a Family Medicine specialist based in Bee Cave, TX with over 35 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
James Scott Gaertner, MD runs an independent family medicine physician practice in Bee Cave, TX. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 35 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 44% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Uses generic medications more than 83% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1618dNPPES updated 2021-12-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
11805 Fm 2244 Rd Ste 100, Bee Cave, TX 78738-5337
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%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Texas1% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.2 pts)
Better than 83% of reporting doctors in TexasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
177
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
206
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,000
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $102k
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 Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 16, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
35 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Mailing address
Po Box 844658, Dallas, TX 75284-4658
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With James Scott Gaertner
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James Scott Gaertner for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Bee Cave 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 James Scott Gaertner
Dr. Gaertner is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Bee Cave, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (512) 402-9013.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact James Scott Gaertner
Practice Location
11805 Fm 2244 Rd Ste 100, Bee Cave, TX 78738-5337
Mailing Address
Po Box 844658, Dallas, TX 75284-4658
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