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Dr. David K Epperson , MD

Anesthesiology • Galveston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Epperson, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Galveston, TX. With approximately 42 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1984, Dr. Epperson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 301 UNIVERSITY BLVD.

Dr. Epperson is affiliated with Utmb Faculty Group Practice 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, critical care, first, anesthesia for lens surgery. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

301 University Blvd

Galveston, TX 775553895

Telephone 4099047893
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1984

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Galveston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
42 Yrs +25.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 16.9 Yrs
State Avg: 24.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
167 Specialists

Practicing in Galveston, TX (4818 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
85.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Epperson (42 Years) 42 Yrs
Galveston Specialty Average (16.9 Years) 16.9 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
37 21 $200.00 $74.88
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes
32 13 $762.63 $201.66
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery
18 16 $866.67 $62.95
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
12 12 $952.50 $71.86

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-09-26
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License TX 653628

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License OH 35062450

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Anesthesiology - Critical Care Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207LC0200X

State License OH 35062450

An anesthesiologist, 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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
0908736 (OH)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare
050064692 (OH)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcmh
0908736 (OH)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Michigan Medicaid
104071421 (MI)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Ohio Medicare
0802678 (OH)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Utmb Faculty Group Practice

2240 Gulf Fwy S, League City, TX 775735143

Phone: 8325051234

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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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 September 26, 2022

Registered at 301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 775553895 (Tel: 4099047893)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 26, 2022

Registered at 301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 775550877 (Tel: 4099047893)

NPI Profile Active April 30, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 30, 2012

Registered at 2142 N COVE BLVD, TOLEDO, OH 436063895 (Tel: 4192914491)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 30, 2012

Registered at 2142 N COVE BLVD, TOLEDO, OH 436063895 (Tel: 4192914491)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 30, 2012

Recorded as DAVID EPPERSON, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 30, 2012

Anesthesiology (License #35062450 in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 14, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1780682542
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 14, 2005
Last Update: September 26, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

301 University Blvd

Galveston, TX 775550877

Phone: 4099047893

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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