Active NPI 1356300107 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. William A. Buchholz , MD

Anesthesiology • Austin, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. William Buchholz, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Austin, TX. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1994, Dr. Buchholz delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 8140 N MOPAC EXPY.

Dr. Buchholz is affiliated with Austin Anesthesiology Group Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity, ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report, insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

8140 N Mopac Expy
Suite 3-210

Austin, TX 787598837

Telephone 5123432292

Fax 5123434725

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Covenant Health System Facility NPI 1104815414

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio

Graduation Year

1994

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Austin, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

32 Yrs +7.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.3 Yrs

State Avg: 24.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

230 Specialists

Practicing in Austin, TX (4818 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

94.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Buchholz (32 Years) 32 Yrs

Austin Specialty Average (24.3 Years) 24.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity	37	37	$3620.94	$252.72
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report	29	29	$2427.10	$101.70
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	27	27	$1251.01	$42.07
93325 Doppler ultrasound study of color-directed heart blood flow, rate, and valve function	27	27	$510.79	$2.95
93320 Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers	27	27	$510.79	$17.02
76376 3d radiographic procedure	25	25	$399.42	$9.15
01926 Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest	21	20	$3126.80	$265.91
00530 Anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker	12	12	$2049.99	$118.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report	40	40	$2320.81	$103.88
93325 Doppler ultrasound study of color-directed heart blood flow, rate, and valve function	40	40	$490.33	$3.02
93320 Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers	39	39	$490.25	$17.36
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity	33	33	$3868.86	$287.62
01926 Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest	29	29	$3059.76	$279.42
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	25	24	$1200.38	$42.87
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	16	16	$1594.63	$80.83
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	16	16	$1373.48	$120.98
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy	15	15	$1560.15	$132.19
76376 3d radiographic procedure	14	14	$385.91	$9.29
00530 Anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker	13	13	$1791.59	$113.78
00534 Anesthesia for insertion or replace of pacing heart defibrillator	11	11	$2430.47	$221.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report	33	33	$2196.51	$107.05
93325 Doppler ultrasound study of color-directed heart blood flow, rate, and valve function	32	32	$411.62	$3.11
93320 Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers	32	32	$398.98	$17.80
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity	30	30	$3518.97	$266.58
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	25	25	$1145.88	$42.92
01926 Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest	23	23	$3133.25	$308.77
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	20	20	$1378.32	$117.16
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	19	19	$1528.38	$81.37
00567 Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on heart-lung machine	17	17	$6889.98	$809.19
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy	11	11	$1813.35	$155.80
00410 Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm	11	11	$1024.90	$85.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity	48	48	$3513.22	$183.03
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	24	23	$1115.07	$43.60
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy	23	23	$1567.33	$112.55
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report	21	20	$2168.15	$107.70
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	20	20	$1260.36	$113.00
93325 Doppler ultrasound study of color-directed heart blood flow, rate, and valve function	20	20	$356.29	$3.13
93320 Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers	20	20	$332.61	$17.98
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope	16	16	$1148.98	$85.81
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	16	15	$1484.99	$82.45
01926 Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest	13	13	$3071.13	$255.76
00410 Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm	11	11	$905.91	$64.24
00567 Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on heart-lung machine	11	11	$6584.69	$795.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity	50	49	$3419.60	$191.31
01926 Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest	20	20	$3286.80	$218.91
93325 Doppler ultrasound study of color-directed heart blood flow, rate, and valve function	19	19	$346.00	$3.24
93320 Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers	19	19	$323.00	$18.59
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report	19	19	$2105.00	$111.19
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	19	19	$1319.26	$105.34
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	15	15	$1085.00	$44.81
76376 3d radiographic procedure	13	13	$362.00	$9.96
00530 Anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker	13	13	$1749.38	$110.32
00410 Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm	12	12	$830.00	$50.95
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	12	12	$1447.00	$85.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity	40	40	$3515.50	$238.62
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	35	35	$1053.00	$44.00
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report	34	34	$2105.00	$106.82
93320 Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers	34	34	$313.00	$17.90
93325 Doppler ultrasound study of color-directed heart blood flow, rate, and valve function	33	33	$346.00	$3.11
76376 3d radiographic procedure	25	25	$351.00	$9.89
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy	23	23	$1483.83	$132.70
00567 Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on heart-lung machine	23	23	$6306.26	$824.91
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	22	22	$1404.00	$82.93
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	16	16	$1125.75	$82.24
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	14	14	$1286.57	$128.65
01926 Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest	13	13	$3062.77	$345.48
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	12	12	$2870.33	$228.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	36	35	$1020.00	$44.22
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report	25	25	$2040.00	$108.79
93325 Doppler ultrasound study of color-directed heart blood flow, rate, and valve function	25	25	$335.00	$3.18
93320 Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers	25	25	$303.00	$18.23
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	23	23	$1200.00	$101.12
00567 Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on heart-lung machine	20	20	$5685.00	$803.54
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	19	19	$1360.00	$97.70
01926 Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest	13	13	$2584.62	$320.55
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity	13	13	$3080.77	$218.87
00670 Anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord	12	12	$4387.50	$330.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00740 Anesthesia for procedure on gastrointestinal tract using an endoscope	39	39	$1125.00	$106.21
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	29	29	$990.00	$48.28
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report	27	27	$1980.00	$101.71
93325 Doppler ultrasound study of color-directed heart blood flow, rate, and valve function	26	26	$325.00	$2.95
93320 Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers	24	24	$294.00	$17.45
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	19	19	$1320.00	$115.39
00810 Anesthesia for procedure on lower intestine using an endoscope	19	19	$1115.53	$137.47
00567 Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on heart-lung machine	16	16	$5003.44	$766.19

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License TX K7254

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

1051138-02 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Austin Anesthesiology Group Pllc

6700, San Antonio, TX 78201

Phone: 2107366700

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners

Denise Leger , RN

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003053349

Registered Nurse

Dr. Chelsea Gray , MD

Anesthesiology

NPI 1003134198

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. James Fogarty , MD

Anesthesiology

NPI 1013200518

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Nelson Essiet

Anesthesiologist Assistant

NPI 1013413905

Dr. William Crowley Iii , MD

Anesthesiology

NPI 1023077880

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Carla Cherico , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1033153838

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active February 12, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 12, 2009

Registered at 8140 N MOPAC EXPY, SUITE 3-210, AUSTIN, TX 787598837 (Tel: 5123432292)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 12, 2009

Registered at 8140 N MOPAC EXPY, SUITE 3-210, AUSTIN, TX 787598837 (Tel: 5123432292)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 12, 2009

Recorded as WILLIAM BUCHHOLZ, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 12, 2009

Anesthesiology (License #K7254 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 21, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1356300107

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: March 21, 2006

Last Update: February 12, 2009

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

8140 N Mopac Expy, Suite 3-210

Austin, TX 787598837

Phone: 5123432292

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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