Doctor Profile

Eye Care · Ophthalmology

Layla M. Ghergherehchi

MD · Ophthalmology · University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston
5656 KELLEY ST
Houston, TX 77026
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 13 Years Practicing
Medicare Patients / yr
Procedures Billed
13
Years Practicing
1
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Ghergherehchi

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Texas, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Ghergherehchi is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 77026, TX — the Ophthalmology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Ghergherehchi Does

Dr. GhergherehchiCMS has not published utilization data for Dr. Ghergherehchi in the latest reporting year. This can happen for newer physicians, low-volume providers, or practitioners who bill primarily through a group PAC ID. Hospital affiliations and plan coverage below are still accurate.

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Ghergherehchi billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Ghergherehchi is affiliated with 1 hospital in the CMS Physician Compare database. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

Houston, TX
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Ghergherehchi practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Ghergherehchi offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 5656 KELLEY ST, Houston, TX 77026
Phone: (713) 566-5100

Area Safety Grade

D

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

34 min

Average commute time in this zip · 83% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

86.7562

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Eye Care Doctors near 77026, TX

If Dr. Ghergherehchi isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest eye care doctors near 77026, TX:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Robert M. FeldmanOphthalmology1.2K1.5 mi
Gioconda J. MojicaOphthalmology241.5 mi
Ore Ofeoluwatomi O. AdesinaOphthalmology2131.5 mi
Grace C. LindhorstOphthalmology411.5 mi
Ruchi D. ShahOphthalmology1301.5 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Ghergherehchi takes three steps:

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Layla M. Ghergherehchi: Common Questions

Does Dr. Ghergherehchi accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Ghergherehchi is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Ghergherehchi depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 77026, TX →
Where is Dr. Ghergherehchi's office?
Dr. Ghergherehchi practices at 5656 KELLEY ST, Houston, TX 77026. Phone: (713) 566-5100.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Ghergherehchi accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (713) 566-5100 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 77026, TX to see available options.
Does Dr. Ghergherehchi offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Ghergherehchi as offering telehealth. Call the office at (713) 566-5100 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Ghergherehchi?
Dr. Ghergherehchi graduated in 2013 and has been practicing for approximately 13 years.
How do I know if Dr. Ghergherehchi is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (713) 566-5100 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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