Dr. Francis Buzad, MD - Surgery in Austin, TX

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Francis Buzad, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Austin, TX. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1994, Dr. Buzad delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 12221 N MOPAC EXPY.

Dr. Buzad is affiliated with Intermountain Medical Group Denver Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, established patient outpatient office visit, repair of groin hernia using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

12221 N Mopac Expy

Austin, TX 787582401

Telephone 5129014019

Fax 5129013919

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Austin Pathology Associates Facility NPI 1669414330

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1994

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Austin, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

32 Yrs +8.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.9 Yrs

State Avg: 25.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

153 Specialists

Practicing in Austin, TX (2342 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

12.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

62.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Buzad (32 Years) 32 Yrs

Austin Specialty Average (23.9 Years) 23.9 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
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	45	$302.00	$112.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	35	35	$338.43	$165.95
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	29	$285.79	$113.20
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	22	18	$148.64	$90.89

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	78	78	$320.00	$164.52
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	30	$208.00	$113.06
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	17	16	$139.00	$91.70
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	16	15	$84.00	$57.60
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	15	15	$1271.00	$415.47
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$206.00	$131.27
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	11	11	$59.00	$18.19
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	11	11	$1106.00	$313.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	92	92	$320.00	$167.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	29	25	$139.00	$89.84
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	20	20	$1271.00	$441.19
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$206.00	$131.75
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$208.00	$113.52
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	16	13	$1264.00	$383.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	51	51	$318.76	$167.18
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	29	27	$139.00	$77.20
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	26	$208.00	$107.48

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	69	69	$208.00	$109.61
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	48	37	$139.00	$75.36
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	31	31	$320.00	$166.16
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	24	22	$1264.00	$423.28
15860 Injection of agent into vein to assess blood flow of skin graft or flap	18	18	$335.00	$63.56
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$206.00	$110.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	128	128	$183.19	$107.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	66	58	$120.79	$72.42
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	20	18	$1057.10	$425.04
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	14	12	$128.59	$26.02
15860 Injection of agent into vein to assess blood flow of skin graft or flap	13	13	$335.00	$58.21
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$294.40	$150.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	122	122	$109.18	$107.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	65	55	$75.22	$70.23
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	14	11	$466.31	$443.01
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	13	13	$494.30	$479.91

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-04-11

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX K7427

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License CO DR.0070541

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

157603501 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Intermountain Medical Group Denver Llc

8350 Colorado Blvd, Firestone, CO 805046803

Phone: 3036731370

Secondary Practice Locations

500 W 144th Ave Ste 130

Westminster, CO 800239326

Phone: 3036493800

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Louis Corne , MD

Surgery

NPI 1073574356

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Randy Honish

Specialist/Technologist, Other - Surgical Technologist

NPI 1194941138

Dr. Richard Lewis , MD

Internal Medicine - Nephrology

NPI 1598726408

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 11, 2023

Surgery (License #DR.0070541 in CO)

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Updated Practice Location February 09, 2022

Registered at 12221 N MOPAC EXPY, AUSTIN, TX 787582401 (Tel: 5129014019)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 09, 2022

Registered at 12221 N MOPAC EXPY, AUSTIN, TX 787582401 (Tel: 5129014019)

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NPI Profile Active March 26, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 26, 2009

Registered at 12221 MOPAC EXPRESSWAY NORTH, AUSTIN, TX 787582483 (Tel: 5129014019)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 26, 2009

Registered at 12221 MOPAC EXPRESSWAY NORTH, AUSTIN, TX 787582483 (Tel: 5129014019)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 26, 2009

Recorded as FRANCIS BUZAD, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 26, 2009

Surgery (License #K7427 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 22, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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