Dr. Jegan Gopal, MD - Surgery in Corpus Christi, TX

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Jegan Gopal, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Corpus Christi, TX. With approximately 20 years of clinical experience since graduating from Washington University School Of Medicine in 2006, Dr. Gopal delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5826 ESPLANADE DR.

Dr. Gopal maintains professional affiliations with Better Weigh Center Pllc, Urgent Specialty Associates Of Texas Pllc 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, established patient outpatient office visit, new 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

5826 Esplanade Dr
Suite 102

Corpus Christi, TX 784144173

Telephone 3615002898

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Burcham C. Fuqua, Md, Pa Facility NPI 1497913040

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Washington University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2006

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Corpus Christi, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

20 Yrs -6.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 26.9 Yrs

State Avg: 25.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

25 Specialists

Practicing in Corpus Christi, TX (2342 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

8.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

69.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Gopal (20 Years) 20 Yrs

Corpus Christi Specialty Average (26.9 Years) 26.9 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
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	27	19	$492.80	$112.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	23	14	$134.00	$86.75
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$200.00	$106.40
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	13	13	$719.60	$164.48

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	14	$134.00	$81.66
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	16	11	$353.93	$76.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	33	21	$252.00	$36.95
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	26	16	$134.00	$86.11
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	16	16	$837.19	$129.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	34	20	$240.12	$37.20
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	14	$134.00	$89.05
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	13	13	$992.15	$193.71
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$817.73	$131.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	30	16	$134.00	$71.17
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	18	11	$468.00	$71.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	38	24	$134.00	$71.45
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	31	30	$286.00	$196.68
43246 Insertion of stomach tube using a flexible endoscope	27	25	$420.00	$199.99
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$199.00	$104.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	63	35	$199.00	$98.11
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	61	59	$286.00	$186.47
43246 Insertion of stomach tube using a flexible endoscope	36	33	$420.00	$189.01
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	27	27	$306.00	$145.37
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	23	22	$500.00	$91.04
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	23	22	$65.00	$13.37
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	15	15	$500.00	$116.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	58	37	$199.00	$96.55
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	25	23	$267.00	$130.01
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$306.00	$154.91
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	13	13	$650.00	$131.04

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX Q6509

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 NC 2014-00417

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Urgent Specialty Associates Of Texas Pllc

3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 784111820

Phone: 3617611000

Better Weigh Center Pllc

5826 Esplanade Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 784144198

Phone: 3615002898

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

5 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Lloyd Stegemann , MD

Surgery

NPI 1134117450

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Kathleen Broadway

Nutritionist - Nutrition, Education

NPI 1376377135

Elizabeth Melchionno , APRN

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1629857057

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Samantha Medley , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1639711799

Family Nurse Practitioner

Ashley Halcom , RD, LD

Dietitian, Registered

NPI 1750169116

Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian

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 December 23, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 23, 2015

Registered at 5826 ESPLANADE DR, SUITE 102, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 784144173 (Tel: 3615002898)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 23, 2015

Registered at 5826 ESPLANADE DR, SUITE 102, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 784144173 (Tel: 3615002898)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 23, 2015

Recorded as JEGAN GOPAL, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 23, 2015

Surgery (License #Q6509 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 09, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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