Active NPI 1063605798 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Cindy Kiel Buban , PA

Physician Assistant • College Station, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Cindy Buban, PA is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in College Station, TX. With approximately 29 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1997, Cindy Buban delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1721 BIRMINGHAM DR.

Cindy Buban is affiliated with Privia Medical Group Gulf Coast Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1721 Birmingham Dr
Suite 204

College Station, TX 778454081

Telephone 9796968000

Fax 9796968100

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Ricardo Pocurull, Pa Facility NPI 1861401333

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston

Graduation Year

1997

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in College Station, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

29 Yrs +15.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 13.3 Yrs

State Avg: 13.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

61 Specialists

Practicing in College Station, TX (11140 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

9.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

71.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Buban (29 Years) 29 Yrs

College Station Specialty Average (13.3 Years) 13.3 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
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	89	86	$43.00	$10.23
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	73	66	$49.00	$13.36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	66	59	$226.27	$70.56
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	66	64	$32.00	$7.49
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	60	59	$40.00	$9.52
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	41	41	$55.00	$13.12
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	24	24	$11.00	$8.65
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	22	20	$69.00	$16.46
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	18	18	$111.00	$29.01
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	13	13	$134.00	$45.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	114	112	$43.00	$10.28
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	105	100	$32.00	$7.55
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	91	90	$55.00	$13.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	79	75	$222.00	$72.75
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	70	19	$6.09	$1.05
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	64	63	$40.00	$9.52
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	63	60	$10.03	$8.40
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	40	39	$69.00	$16.46
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	37	36	$111.00	$29.01
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	20	$330.00	$91.39
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	19	19	$104.65	$11.55
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	18	18	$504.00	$166.14
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free	14	14	$37.00	$8.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	274	70	$182.00	$74.14
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	139	33	$182.00	$74.18
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes	92	54	$270.00	$109.50
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes	40	19	$270.00	$109.51
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	29	27	$160.00	$70.18
99358 Prolonged patient service without direct patient contact first hour	24	24	$225.00	$91.08
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	14	13	$138.00	$56.07
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	14	13	$160.00	$63.88
99358 Prolonged patient service without direct patient contact first hour	14	14	$225.00	$90.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	784	75	$180.89	$74.89
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	556	51	$182.00	$74.89
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes	89	52	$268.99	$110.26
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes	58	36	$270.00	$111.10
99358 Prolonged patient service without direct patient contact first hour	28	28	$225.00	$91.79
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	26	23	$160.00	$70.58
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	21	17	$138.00	$56.64
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	18	16	$160.00	$64.63
99358 Prolonged patient service without direct patient contact first hour	16	16	$225.00	$91.79
99315 Nursing facility discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	15	15	$147.00	$59.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	226	58	$182.00	$76.47
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	113	18	$182.00	$76.47
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes	57	50	$270.00	$112.90
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	51	28	$138.00	$57.90
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	47	26	$80.00	$32.60
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	39	34	$270.00	$114.30
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	32	31	$160.00	$71.74
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	28	22	$540.00	$184.31
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes	13	13	$270.00	$112.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	94	53	$78.24	$32.62
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	66	53	$274.55	$113.19
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	62	35	$536.13	$184.47
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	20	20	$390.00	$167.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	35	21	$75.00	$31.99
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	17	17	$300.00	$111.47

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	78	44	$115.26	$59.56
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	67	64	$322.99	$167.40
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	60	58	$218.56	$112.91

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License TX PA02026

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Privia Medical Group Gulf Coast Pllc

3201 University Dr E, Bryan, TX 778023484

Phone: 9797318655

Privia Medical Group Gulf Coast Pllc

7900 Fannin St, Houston, TX 770542935

Phone: 7135127500

Privia Medical Group Gulf Coast Pllc

17510 W Grand Pkwy S, Sugar Land, TX 774792649

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Rajpreet Singh , DO

Internal Medicine - Rheumatology

NPI 1043441983

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Laura Smith , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1205200227

Physician Assistant

Kati Langston , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1285930750

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Ricardo Pocurull , MD

Internal Medicine - Rheumatology

NPI 1568471159

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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 October 17, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 17, 2012

Registered at 1721 BIRMINGHAM DR, SUITE 204, COLLEGE STATION, TX 778454081 (Tel: 9796968000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 17, 2012

Registered at 1721 BIRMINGHAM DR, SUITE 204, COLLEGE STATION, TX 778454082 (Tel: 9796968000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 17, 2012

Recorded as CINDY BUBAN, PA

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 17, 2012

Physician Assistant (License #PA02026 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 27, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1063605798

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 27, 2007

Last Update: October 17, 2012

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1721 Birmingham Dr, Suite 204

College Station, TX 778454082

Phone: 9796968000

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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