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Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD

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(Dr. Absalon Gutierrez Jr., MD)

(22 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Endocrinology

University of New Mexico School of Medicine (2006)

Professional interests include: obesity

6410 Fannin Street Suite 600
Houston, TX 77030

(832) 325-7161

Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD is an endocrinologist in Houston, TX specializing in adult endocrinology. He graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 2006 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD is affiliated with UT Physicians, Memorial Hermann and Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center (TMC).

Office Locations

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center (TMC)

6410 Fannin Street Suite 600
Houston, TX 77030

(832) 325-7161

(713) 512-2242

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In The News

“The effects of overweight and obesity are "pretty diverse," says Absalon Gutierrez, MD, Associate Professor, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, McGovern Medical School, UTHealth Houston.”—"Treating Metabolic Disorders and Obesity: What's the Difference? - Type 2 Diabetes + Across The Spectrum of Care", MedPage Today, March 2026

“Absalon Gutierrez, MD, Associate Professor of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at McGovern Medical School, UTHealth Houston, acknowledges that "we're still learning a lot" about obesity and...”—"In Type 2 Diabetes, Does Meal Timing Affect Heart Health? - Type 2 Diabetes + Across The Spectrum of Care", MedPage Today, October 2025

“Absalon Gutierrez, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, said, "This target [SBP goal of <140 mm...”—"The Evolution of Blood Pressure Targets for Diabetic Patients - Diabetes", MedPage Today, August 2013

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD treated as an endocrinologist in Houston, TX during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	118
inpatient care	118
lab tests	13
preventive care	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD treated as an endocrinologist in Houston, TX during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	51
doctor visit	120
hospital care	323
inpatient care	323
lab tests	120
preventive care	120

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	50
Black	68
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	70
Dementia	11
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD treated as an endocrinologist in Houston, TX during 2014 were lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	51
doctor visit	74
lab tests	118
preventive care	118

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	27
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	73
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD treated as an endocrinologist in Houston, TX during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	34
doctor visit	51
hospital care	114
inpatient care	114
lab tests	79
preventive care	79

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	64
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	75
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD treated as an endocrinologist in Houston, TX during 2016 were lab tests, preventive care, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	31
doctor visit	44
hospital care	62
inpatient care	62
lab tests	77
preventive care	77

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	31
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	75
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD treated as an endocrinologist in Houston, TX during 2017 were lab tests, preventive care, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	39
doctor visit	74
hospital care	43
inpatient care	43
lab tests	99
preventive care	99

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	32
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	74
Dementia	17
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD treated as an endocrinologist in Houston, TX during 2018 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	41
doctor visit	61
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36
lab tests	95
preventive care	95

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	20
Black	0
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	75
Dementia	17
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD treated as an endocrinologist in Houston, TX during 2019 were lab tests, preventive care, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	52
doctor visit	89
hospital care	60
inpatient care	60
lab tests	116
preventive care	116

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	32
Black	0
Hispanic	41
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	72
Dementia	15
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD treated as an endocrinologist in Houston, TX during 2020 were lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	37
doctor visit	58
lab tests	81
preventive care	81

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	40

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	22
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	75
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD treated as an endocrinologist in Houston, TX during 2021 were lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	22
doctor visit	65
lab tests	45
preventive care	45

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	33

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	23
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	66
Dementia	18
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD treated as an endocrinologist in Houston, TX during 2022 were lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	42
doctor visit	44
lab tests	56
preventive care	43

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	23

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	26
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	34
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	75
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD treated as an endocrinologist in Houston, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and preventive care.

diabetes management	40
doctor visit	68
hospital care	108
inpatient care	108
lab tests	81
preventive care	80

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	18
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	25
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	18
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	3
85 and over	0
Less than 65	31
65 to 74	38

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	66
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	8
Cancer	2

Education & Training

Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 2006. He completed residency at University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of New Mexico School of Medicine (2006)

Residency: University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center (2009)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UT Physicians

Memorial Hermann

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center (TMC)

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Superior Health Plan, Amerigroup Star Plus, Amerigroup Star, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), WellCare, Medicare Advantage, AARP, MultiPlan, United Healthcare Medicare Complete, HealthSpring, US Family Health Plan, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Galaxy Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Coventry, HealthSmart, First Health, Beech Street, HealthLink, Memorial Hermann Solutions, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO, Community Health Choice Chip, Independant Medical Systems, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, Community Health Choice, Amerivantage, Aetna Most Benefit Plans, Reny Company Worker's Comp, WorkLink Worker's Comp, OccuNet PPO - PPO Network, Coastal Comp Healthnetworks Work Comp, Medicare Traditional, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, Community Health Choice Marketplace Kelsey QHP, USA Managed Care Organization - PPO Network, Medicus International - PPO Network and Community Health Choice Star.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna Medicare

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

Superior Health Plan

Amerigroup Star Plus

Amerigroup Star

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

WellCare

Medicare Advantage

AARP

MultiPlan

United Healthcare Medicare Complete

HealthSpring

US Family Health Plan

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Galaxy Health Network

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Coventry

HealthSmart

First Health

Beech Street

HealthLink

Memorial Hermann Solutions

Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO

Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO

Community Health Choice Chip

Independant Medical Systems

Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP

Community Health Choice

Amerivantage

Aetna Most Benefit Plans

Reny Company Worker's Comp

WorkLink Worker's Comp

OccuNet PPO - PPO Network

Coastal Comp Healthnetworks Work Comp

Medicare Traditional

Aetna Signature Administrators PPO

Community Health Choice Marketplace Kelsey QHP

USA Managed Care Organization - PPO Network

Medicus International - PPO Network

Community Health Choice Star

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 22 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Absalon D. Gutierrez JR., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$31,003 BYDUREON $17,538	FARXIGA $12,641	ONGLYZA $272	BYDUREON WEEKLY $31	BYDUREON PEN $8	Other $512
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$250 LANTUS $93	TOUJEO $68	DIABETES - DISEASE $58	PRALUENT $31
Amgen Inc.	$249 Repatha $110	$138
Covidien Sales LLC	$162 CVI $133	Plaque Excision $29
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$97 JANUVIA $97
Other	$555 GLYXAMBI $129	NATPARA $83	t-slim insulin pump $47	Minimed 530G $47	TANZEUM $39	Other $210

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$25,750
Food and Beverage	$4,688
Travel and Lodging	$1,765
Education	$113

Biography

Dr. Absalon Gutierrez is a specialist in adult endocrinology in Houston, TX. Dr. Gutierrez attended the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and subsequently trained at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center for residency. Clinical interests for Dr. Gutierrez include obesity. He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. He appears to be in-network for Amerigroup, Blue California, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Gutierrez speaks Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center (TMC) and UT Physicians. His practice in Houston, TX is open to new patients as reported by UT Physicians.