Active NPI 1700818416 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Ernest A. Gonzalez , MD

Surgery • Austin, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ernest Gonzalez, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Austin, TX. With approximately 29 years of clinical experience since graduating from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 1997, Dr. Gonzalez delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4310 JAMES CASEY ST STE 3C.

Dr. Gonzalez is affiliated with Texas Acute Care Surgery Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, hospital discharge day management, more than, critical care, first. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4310 James Casey St Ste 3c

Austin, TX 787451120

Telephone 5123262800

Fax 5124416388

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Ipa Neurosurgery Pllc Facility NPI 1255795324

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1997

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

29 Yrs +5.1 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

68.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Gonzalez (29 Years) 29 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
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	181	111	$237.96	$76.65
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	78	78	$345.69	$111.46
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	64	32	$637.32	$207.22
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	43	43	$521.17	$161.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	126	93	$229.10	$77.43
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	57	57	$337.28	$113.39
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	54	30	$637.54	$209.04
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	40	39	$530.16	$171.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	129	79	$208.59	$70.10
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	57	57	$308.82	$104.29
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	44	22	$638.07	$213.60
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	28	28	$394.02	$133.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	139	92	$203.73	$71.44
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	48	48	$304.49	$106.43
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	46	46	$391.28	$134.93
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	45	24	$624.93	$217.20
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	34	22	$105.67	$38.18
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	26	26	$566.66	$199.08
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	16	16	$200.78	$72.22
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	15	13	$280.30	$102.72

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	77	59	$141.00	$72.77
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	40	22	$441.00	$223.12
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	28	20	$202.00	$105.00
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	28	28	$393.00	$202.97
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	24	24	$140.00	$73.63
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	18	18	$268.00	$138.58
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	16	16	$205.00	$108.89
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	15	12	$78.00	$39.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	105	78	$141.00	$72.22
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	39	39	$140.00	$72.76
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	34	34	$393.00	$200.79
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	23	12	$441.00	$220.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$268.00	$135.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	74	55	$78.00	$38.29
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	73	43	$141.00	$70.52
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	20	14	$202.00	$101.90
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	13	13	$268.00	$133.45

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-03-08

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX L3978

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 - Surgical Critical Care

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0102X

State License TX L3978

A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Texas Acute Care Surgery Llc

4207 James Casey St, Austin, TX 787451193

Phone: 5124284441

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

17 Associated Practitioners

Claire Ryan , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003422502

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Deborah English , PT

Physical Therapist - Orthopedic

NPI 1043473697

Physical Therapist

Dr. Gordon Marshall , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1194737320

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Aileen Ebadat , MD

Surgery

NPI 1306162805

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. David Savage , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1346259199

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Irma Sigala , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1376765123

Physical Therapist

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location March 08, 2021

Registered at 4310 JAMES CASEY ST STE 3C, AUSTIN, TX 787451120 (Tel: 5123262800)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 08, 2021

Registered at 4310 JAMES CASEY ST STE 3C, AUSTIN, TX 787451120 (Tel: 5123262800)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 08, 2021

Recorded as ERNEST GONZALEZ, M.D.

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NPI Profile Active June 11, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 11, 2014

Registered at 12319 N MOPAC EXPY, SUITE 350, AUSTIN, TX 787582414 (Tel: 5124916542)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 11, 2014

Registered at 12319 N MOPAC EXPY, SUITE 350, AUSTIN, TX 787582414 (Tel: 5124916542)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 11, 2014

Recorded as ERNEST GONZALEZ, M.D., PA

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 11, 2014

Surgery (License #L3978 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 06, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1700818416

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 06, 2006

Last Update: March 08, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

4310 James Casey St Ste 3c

Austin, TX 787451120

Phone: 5123262800

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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