Sara Goel, D.O.

Pain Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Sara Goel is a Pain Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist based in Houston, TX with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION

(346) 230-4070Houston, TX
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Sara Goel, D.O. practices as part of a group pain medicine physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist practice in Houston, TX. She graduated from College of Osteo Med of the Pacific at Pomona in 2009 and has 17+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in Texas
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 44 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation providers in TXSee all Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Houston17+ years experienceNPI since 2009

Older · 1199dNPPES updated 2023-02-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

7700 Main St Ste 400, Houston, TX 77030-4456

Fax: (281) 605-6804
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

42.57%

Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+37.5 pts)

42.57% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

92.8%

Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10 pts)

Better than 82% of reporting doctors in Texas

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

77

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

160

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,964

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $167k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Hypertension, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-6%)64%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+11%)45%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
40%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+6%)38%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-3%)31%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-6%)26%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.6k received from industry

32 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Sara Goel's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2009

    College of Osteo Med of the Pacific at Pomona

  2. Board certified · Feb 8, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 17 years in practice

    Experienced

A physician who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.

Taxonomy: 2081P2900X

Education & Training

College of Osteo Med of the Pacific at Pomona (Class of 2009)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 980872, Houston, TX 77098-0872

Differs from practice location

Virtual Pain Medicine Care With Sara Goel

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Sara Goel for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — 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 Sara Goel

Dr. Goel 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: (346) 230-4070.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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