Tammie Michael, AGPCNP-BC
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Tammie Michael is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner based in Galveston, TX with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Tammie Michael, AGPCNP-BC practices as part of a group gerontology nurse practitioner practice in Galveston, TX. With 12+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Galveston area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 23% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Uses generic medications more than 35% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555-0177
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202374.96/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.5%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.6 pts)
3.5% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.3%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
129
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
177
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,110
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $261k
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$586 received from industry
6 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Tammie Michael's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
12 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LG0600X
Virtual Nursing Care With Tammie Michael
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Tammie Michael for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Galveston 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 Tammie Michael
Dr. Michael is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Galveston, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (409) 266-9631.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Tammie Michael
Practice Location
301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555-0177
Mailing Address
301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555-0177
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