Active NPI 1134323728 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Joseph Sonstein , MD

Urology • Galveston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joseph Sonstein, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Galveston, TX. With approximately 21 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 2005, Dr. Sonstein delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 301 UNIVERSITY BLVD.

Dr. Sonstein is affiliated with Utmb Faculty Group Practice and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, 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

301 University Blvd

Galveston, TX 775555302

Telephone 4097722222

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston Facility NPI 1073592739

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston

Graduation Year

2005

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Galveston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

21 Yrs +7.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 13.3 Yrs

State Avg: 25.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

15 Specialists

Practicing in Galveston, TX (1027 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

6.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

69.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Sonstein (21 Years) 21 Yrs

Galveston 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	123	93	$283.00	$95.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	73	65	$191.11	$64.46
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	37	30	$508.00	$77.29
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	20	20	$459.40	$130.32
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	17	17	$352.59	$122.97
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	17	17	$603.00	$147.03
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	15	15	$992.00	$404.88
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	12	11	$200.00	$77.03
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$301.67	$80.53
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	11	11	$50.82	$23.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	105	90	$183.00	$66.37
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	104	82	$270.00	$98.08
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	48	39	$508.00	$79.70
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	34	34	$603.00	$149.58
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	24	24	$415.00	$133.96
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$273.00	$83.00
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	13	13	$340.00	$130.34

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	173	136	$270.00	$100.32
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	139	120	$183.00	$68.07
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	52	46	$508.00	$79.58
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	30	30	$415.00	$137.81
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	30	$273.00	$84.43
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	23	23	$603.00	$147.39
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	18	16	$85.00	$33.68
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	17	12	$98.00	$38.78
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	16	16	$543.00	$122.80
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	13	13	$252.31	$95.73
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	11	11	$45.00	$25.27
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	11	11	$812.00	$414.01

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	141	119	$270.00	$102.29
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	139	116	$183.00	$69.06
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	57	54	$270.00	$99.79
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	53	46	$508.00	$81.87
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	44	44	$183.00	$65.97
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	27	27	$415.00	$139.00
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	27	$273.00	$85.21
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	22	21	$250.00	$102.21
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	18	16	$508.00	$80.39
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	16	15	$45.00	$25.82
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	12	12	$603.00	$153.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	185	162	$183.00	$53.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	119	102	$270.00	$81.71
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	99	88	$183.00	$52.67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	80	74	$270.00	$80.39
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	65	63	$66.00	$26.49
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	47	43	$508.00	$83.74
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	31	28	$508.00	$83.98
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	23	22	$250.00	$105.13
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$273.00	$78.27
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	13	13	$2088.00	$763.88
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	13	13	$603.00	$158.55
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	12	12	$66.00	$26.69
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	11	11	$45.00	$26.57
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$340.00	$142.11
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$415.00	$133.28
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	11	11	$812.00	$435.02
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	11	11	$132.00	$52.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	243	197	$183.00	$52.15
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	168	139	$270.00	$80.44
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	123	111	$183.00	$52.10
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	97	84	$270.00	$79.37
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	75	61	$508.00	$83.79
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	36	$273.00	$77.68
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	34	32	$508.00	$85.10
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	30	30	$415.00	$131.62
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	27	14	$98.00	$39.05
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	25	23	$340.00	$139.59
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	23	23	$603.00	$157.85
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	19	19	$250.00	$103.28
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	19	18	$854.74	$437.75
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	17	16	$85.00	$34.58
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	13	11	$178.00	$69.94
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	13	13	$1378.46	$134.05
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	12	12	$2088.00	$760.47
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$273.00	$73.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	217	176	$183.00	$51.87
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	152	135	$183.00	$52.58
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	126	102	$270.00	$79.59
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	121	99	$270.00	$79.52
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	41	$273.00	$77.44
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	40	35	$508.00	$84.80
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	27	27	$508.00	$86.98
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	25	25	$415.00	$130.61
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	23	22	$603.00	$156.34
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$273.00	$82.89
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	17	17	$343.71	$138.15
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	17	16	$1430.59	$143.82
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	13	13	$874.46	$430.04
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	12	12	$2088.00	$742.29
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	12	11	$250.00	$102.24
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$415.00	$111.68
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	11	11	$543.00	$122.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	204	173	$183.00	$51.56
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	157	125	$270.00	$79.50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	142	125	$183.00	$52.83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	116	98	$270.00	$80.50
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	35	$273.00	$83.49
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	34	31	$508.00	$103.42
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	33	33	$415.00	$130.99
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	28	$273.00	$77.50
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	24	22	$508.00	$115.01
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	18	18	$250.00	$97.74
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	18	16	$210.00	$37.10
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	17	17	$603.00	$156.39
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	13	12	$603.00	$163.63
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$415.00	$142.32
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	12	11	$50.00	$19.32
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	11	11	$210.00	$41.94
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$340.00	$138.19

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License TX N8730

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Urology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License TX BP2-0029557

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Myutmb 2755986415-Commercial Number

2755986415

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Utmb Faculty Group Practice

301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 775555302

Phone: 4097722222

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active March 29, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 29, 2012

Registered at 301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 775555302 (Tel: 4097722222)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 29, 2012

Registered at 301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, ROUTE # 0540, GALVESTON, TX 775550540 (Tel: 4097722091)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 29, 2012

Recorded as JOSEPH SONSTEIN, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 29, 2012

Urology (License #N8730 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 14, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1134323728

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 14, 2007

Last Update: March 29, 2012

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

301 University Blvd, Route # 0540

Galveston, TX 775550540

Phone: 4097722091

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