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Active NPI 1922773704 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Nathan Bugs , MD

Internal Medicine • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Nathan Bugs, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 8 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2018, Dr. Bugs delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6431 FANNIN ST.

Dr. Bugs is affiliated with Sound Physicians Of Idaho 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, hospital discharge day management, more than, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6431 Fannin St

Houston, TX 770301501

Telephone 7135006500
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2018

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Houston, TX

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
8 Yrs -13.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.2 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
1569 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (9538 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
20.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
86.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bugs (8 Years) 8 Yrs
Houston Specialty Average (21.2 Years) 21.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
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
96 51 $718.00 $109.28
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes
58 57 $737.00 $105.41
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
47 27 $500.00 $72.66
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
28 28 $1389.00 $159.61

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-06-28
Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License ID M-17905

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Sound Physicians Of Idaho

415 6th St, Lewiston, ID 835012431

Phone: 2087432511

Sound Physicians Of Idaho

1512 12th Ave Rd, Nampa, ID 836866008

Phone: 2084635000

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
NPI Profile Active August 12, 2021

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 12, 2021

Registered at 6431 FANNIN ST, HOUSTON, TX 770301501 (Tel: 7135006500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 12, 2021

Registered at 6431 FANNIN ST, HOUSTON, TX 770301501

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 12, 2021

Recorded as NATHAN BUGS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 12, 2021

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 12, 2021

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1922773704
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 12, 2021
Last Update: June 28, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

6431 Fannin St

Houston, TX 770301501

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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