Active NPI 1639108624 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Michelle B Bricker , MD

Anesthesiology • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michelle Bricker, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 36 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical School At Houston in 1990, Dr. Bricker delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 8524 HIGHWAY 6 N.

Dr. Bricker accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope, injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance, 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

8524 Highway 6 N
Box 342

Houston, TX 770952103

Telephone 2813452743

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Helio Anesthesia, Pllc Facility NPI 1932530177

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical School At Houston

Graduation Year

1990

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Houston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

36 Yrs +14.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.6 Yrs

State Avg: 24.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

1164 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (4818 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

1.1% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

91.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bricker (36 Years) 36 Yrs

Houston Specialty Average (21.6 Years) 21.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	27	27	$1815.63	$130.46
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	18	11	$1152.00	$100.17
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	13	$125.00	$36.01
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	13	13	$1914.77	$137.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	24	15	$1152.00	$103.28
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	16	14	$125.00	$39.01
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	11	11	$1685.64	$125.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	116	64	$150.00	$94.01
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	36	21	$1152.00	$104.67
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	24	24	$1714.50	$131.89
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	19	14	$1623.42	$123.31
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	17	17	$1882.59	$142.35
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	13	13	$2149.23	$164.80
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope	11	11	$1639.45	$104.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	193	82	$150.00	$77.29
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	44	30	$1152.00	$104.40
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	26	21	$1492.50	$112.27
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	16	13	$1225.00	$74.68
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	15	15	$1659.47	$130.41
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$250.00	$110.78
01992 Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position	14	13	$1832.43	$142.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	218	91	$150.00	$75.46
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	68	45	$1152.00	$102.44
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	32	25	$1492.50	$106.16
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	31	$250.00	$109.95
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	17	16	$1317.65	$77.45
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level	15	13	$1100.00	$126.62
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope	15	15	$1591.73	$102.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	201	86	$150.00	$74.00
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	95	55	$1152.00	$101.73
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	33	$250.00	$109.33
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	26	21	$1607.31	$120.19
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	19	17	$1252.63	$74.55
62321 Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance	18	14	$1182.00	$110.53
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	15	15	$1674.73	$134.85
01992 Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position	11	11	$1688.36	$136.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	190	100	$150.00	$71.10
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	86	53	$1152.00	$98.98
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	51	34	$125.00	$42.44
00810 Anesthesia for procedure on lower intestine using an endoscope	36	36	$1910.25	$157.39
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	32	$250.00	$105.02
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	31	23	$1797.42	$122.09
62321 Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance	30	23	$1182.00	$109.15
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	29	22	$1279.31	$72.66
01992 Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position	19	17	$1590.32	$128.80

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License TX H9818

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.

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 July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 8524 HIGHWAY 6 N, BOX 342, HOUSTON, TX 770952103 (Tel: 2813452743)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 8524 HIGHWAY 6 N, BOX 342, HOUSTON, TX 770952103 (Tel: 2813452743)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as MICHELLE BRICKER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Anesthesiology (License #H9818 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 02, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1639108624

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 02, 2006

Last Update: July 08, 2007

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

8524 Highway 6 N, Box 342

Houston, TX 770952103

Phone: 2813452743

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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