Active NPI 1699824193 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Craig Tobias Berent , MD

Internal Medicine • Austin, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Craig Berent, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Austin, TX. With approximately 51 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of South Florida College Of Medicine in 1975, Dr. Berent delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2608 BROCKTON DR.

Dr. Berent is affiliated with Scott And White Clinic and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, established patient outpatient office visit, annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2608 Brockton Dr

Austin, TX 787584414

Telephone 5126544050

Fax 5126544051

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Scott & White Hospital Brenham Facility NPI 1154315307

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of South Florida College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1975

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Austin, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

51 Yrs +30.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.8 Yrs

State Avg: 26.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

620 Specialists

Practicing in Austin, TX (9538 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

16.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

38.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Berent (51 Years) 51 Yrs

Austin Specialty Average (20.8 Years) 20.8 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
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	191	112	$24.00	$8.48
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	128	86	$209.00	$126.62
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	109	73	$142.00	$90.09
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	78	78	$219.00	$129.74
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	21	19	$25.00	$24.50
90653 Vaccine for influenza for injection into muscle	19	19	$125.00	$81.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	177	115	$24.00	$8.36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	124	84	$142.00	$90.39
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	119	86	$209.00	$127.80
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	75	75	$219.00	$129.60
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	23	23	$25.00	$24.50
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage	22	22	$120.00	$75.81
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	18	18	$37.00	$29.51
90677 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use	17	17	$1265.60	$282.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	198	128	$24.00	$2.93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	164	108	$142.00	$91.27
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	101	75	$209.00	$128.03
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	68	68	$219.00	$132.98
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	22	22	$25.00	$24.63
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	21	21	$37.00	$28.66
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	21	21	$111.43	$67.57
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	15	15	$109.95	$108.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	204	120	$142.00	$93.09
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	190	121	$24.00	$2.99
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	62	62	$219.00	$135.21
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	27	27	$25.00	$16.43
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	26	$209.00	$132.45
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	26	26	$90.00	$64.60
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	21	21	$78.65	$16.48
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	13	13	$889.15	$239.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	224	141	$142.00	$75.64
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	187	115	$24.00	$2.98
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	65	65	$26.00	$16.22
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	56	56	$90.00	$60.98
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	22	22	$219.00	$118.10
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	18	$209.00	$110.47
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	16	16	$37.00	$16.20
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	12	12	$102.98	$85.86
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	12	12	$843.10	$228.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	583	227	$105.00	$73.81
90688 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	93	92	$35.00	$17.48
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	93	92	$35.00	$16.73
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	54	54	$180.00	$114.83
G0181 Physician or allowed practitioner supervision of a patient receiving medicare-covered services provided by a participating home health agency (patient not present) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular physician or allow	38	11	$125.00	$107.64
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	27	$150.00	$104.83
G0102 Prostate cancer screening; digital rectal examination	23	23	$40.00	$22.77
81003 Automated urinalysis test	20	18	$28.00	$2.44
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	13	13	$95.00	$17.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	651	245	$105.00	$69.04
90688 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	122	122	$35.00	$17.48
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	122	122	$35.00	$20.67
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	75	75	$180.00	$110.24
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	35	$150.00	$100.19
81003 Automated urinalysis test	36	27	$28.00	$2.71
82270 Stool analysis for blood to screen for colon tumors	32	32	$26.00	$4.16
G0102 Prostate cancer screening; digital rectal examination	30	30	$40.00	$20.46
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	22	21	$95.00	$16.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	637	268	$105.00	$68.50
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	137	136	$35.00	$25.62
90688 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	135	135	$35.00	$17.48
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	80	80	$180.00	$107.78
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	63	51	$150.00	$100.30
82270 Stool analysis for blood to screen for colon tumors	43	43	$26.00	$4.37
G0102 Prostate cancer screening; digital rectal examination	24	24	$40.00	$18.68
81003 Automated urinalysis test	21	18	$28.00	$3.02
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	19	17	$95.00	$15.99
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	15	11	$80.00	$50.34

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-01-17

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License TX K3988

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

143675001 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross Pin

8A3811 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Scott And White Clinic

5245 W Hwy 290, Austin, TX 787358963

Phone: 5126542100

Scott And White Clinic

1001 Westbank Dr, Baylor Scott & White Clin, TX 787466669

Phone: 5126544150

Scott And White Clinic

5000 W Slaughter Ln 100 Bldg, Austin, TX 787494015

Phone: 5122918002

Scott And White Clinic

5251 W Hwy 290, Austin, TX 787358963

Phone: 5126543000

Scott And White Clinic

1701 E Pflugerville Pkwy, Pflugerville, TX 786608990

Phone: 5122596000

Scott And White Clinic

5251 W Hwy 290 100, Austin, TX 787358963

Phone: 5126544319

Scott And White Clinic

11209 S Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 787471712

Phone: 5126544700

Scott And White Clinic

2608 Brockton Dr, Austin, TX 787584414

Phone: 5126544050

Scott And White Clinic

16018 W Hwy 71 Pass, Bee Cave, TX 787387115

Phone: 5126543900

Secondary Practice Locations

4301 Burnet Rd, Suite A

Austin, TX 787563317

Phone: 5123809441

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

15 Associated Practitioners

Kay Mcwherter , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1023477718

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Nicolas Klein , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1043011752

Physician Assistant

Ashley Oved , ACU

Acupuncturist

NPI 1073059721

Lisa Jeffery , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1154898690

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Nina Desai , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1295094407

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Ashanti Dunmeyer

Family Medicine

NPI 1437786845

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location January 17, 2022

Registered at 2608 BROCKTON DR, AUSTIN, TX 787584414 (Tel: 5126544050)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 17, 2022

Registered at PO BOX 844658, DALLAS, TX 752844658 (Tel: 2547242111)

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NPI Profile Active February 01, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 01, 2011

Registered at 4301 BURNET RD, SUITE A, AUSTIN, TX 787563317 (Tel: 5123809441)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 01, 2011

Registered at 4301 BURNET ROAD, SUITE A, AUSTIN, TX 787563317 (Tel: 5123809441)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 01, 2011

Recorded as CRAIG BERENT, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 01, 2011

Internal Medicine (License #K3988 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 10, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1699824193

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: January 10, 2007

Last Update: January 17, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 844658

Dallas, TX 752844658

Phone: 2547242111

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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