Active NPI 1093874331 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Erwin Charles Winkel , MD

Urology • Houston, TX

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Erwin Winkel, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since graduating from Baylor College Of Medicine in 1989, Dr. Winkel delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1140A CYPRESS STATION DR STE 200.

Dr. Winkel maintains professional affiliations with Spring Creek Urology Specialists Llc, Millennium Physicians Association Pllc and does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml, low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, urinalysis, manual test. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1140a Cypress Station Dr Ste 200

Houston, TX 770903059

Telephone 2814447077

Fax 2814445799

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Urology Specialists Pa Facility NPI 1689753915

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Baylor College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Houston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

37 Yrs +12.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.3 Yrs

State Avg: 25.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

192 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (1027 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

40.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

67.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Winkel (37 Years) 37 Yrs

Houston Specialty Average (24.3 Years) 24.3 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
A9575 Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml	4,000	22	$0.34	$0.12
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	1,500	15	$0.32	$0.14
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	1,113	709	$8.70	$3.40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	615	483	$254.15	$89.46
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	559	429	$30.23	$11.02
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	452	335	$359.43	$125.74
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	174	20	$414.66	$171.49
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	145	117	$681.43	$234.42
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	76	76	$465.94	$164.67
88121 Cell examination of urine, computer-assisted	61	49	$1045.80	$364.31
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	50	44	$234.65	$82.82
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	38	38	$386.38	$136.16
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	33	19	$140.15	$49.42
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	28	26	$503.70	$178.64
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	27	19	$95.33	$33.60
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	22	22	$683.45	$241.36
72197 Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast	19	19	$718.44	$231.48
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	15	14	$302.10	$103.03
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	14	14	$216.88	$72.53
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast	12	12	$736.58	$246.03
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	12	12	$386.38	$31.87
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	12	12	$683.45	$131.11
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$316.33	$111.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
A9575 Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml	2,550	14	$0.37	$0.13
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	1,600	16	$0.30	$0.15
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	1,009	648	$8.70	$3.40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	722	551	$244.86	$90.24
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	445	358	$28.64	$10.71
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	196	171	$351.69	$127.28
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	134	100	$646.82	$241.37
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	102	12	$507.41	$162.49
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	56	51	$249.18	$83.34
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	50	50	$297.35	$110.65
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	45	45	$453.32	$163.12
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	33	31	$376.54	$139.87
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	32	11	$170.56	$60.19
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg	23	12	$5.50	$2.75
88121 Cell examination of urine, computer-assisted	23	18	$1046.73	$378.58
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	15	13	$2038.10	$534.37
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	15	15	$667.73	$247.59
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	15	11	$1100.29	$413.36
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast	14	14	$907.86	$261.90
72197 Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast	12	12	$826.29	$238.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	858	513	$8.70	$3.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	608	438	$237.08	$91.45
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	302	233	$26.83	$10.54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	160	124	$336.43	$128.60
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	123	94	$618.75	$251.19
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	120	15	$572.33	$175.56
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	102	91	$258.58	$95.93
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	53	53	$291.35	$109.94
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	42	42	$366.08	$146.92
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg	40	18	$4.45	$1.87
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	32	32	$435.23	$160.76
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	25	25	$189.53	$73.28
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	23	23	$469.63	$175.54
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	22	22	$657.25	$247.92
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	20	17	$98.38	$38.16
52281 Dilation of bladder canal (urethra) using an endoscope	15	12	$882.18	$341.89

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	1,200	12	$0.29	$0.12
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	912	519	$8.72	$3.47
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	679	468	$234.85	$93.21
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	297	233	$26.75	$10.53
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	204	150	$334.36	$131.69
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	120	107	$256.27	$98.82
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	118	96	$618.75	$243.31
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	105	14	$572.33	$181.43
52442 Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, each additional implant	83	18	$2625.25	$1050.10
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	79	40	$98.38	$37.29
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	63	63	$290.89	$113.39
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	37	37	$366.08	$146.43
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	31	31	$189.39	$74.08
52281 Dilation of bladder canal (urethra) using an endoscope	22	18	$877.92	$336.63
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	21	21	$435.23	$171.03
52441 Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, 1 implant	18	18	$3683.33	$1473.33
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	13	13	$461.03	$185.26
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast	12	12	$977.70	$290.02
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	11	11	$657.25	$262.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	1,100	11	$0.31	$0.11
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	819	523	$10.00	$3.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	674	482	$178.68	$76.10
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	385	285	$54.22	$10.43
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	176	142	$263.86	$109.56
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	112	89	$539.29	$216.13
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	99	15	$547.75	$225.53
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	78	76	$261.21	$102.47
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	75	36	$101.23	$39.24
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	73	73	$263.43	$108.95
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	56	14	$1.68	$0.56
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	39	39	$255.81	$149.00
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	33	33	$422.48	$167.29
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	26	23	$52.88	$14.63
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	22	22	$647.43	$259.37
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	21	21	$356.15	$144.59
52281 Dilation of bladder canal (urethra) using an endoscope	17	11	$791.74	$324.38
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	17	17	$183.25	$76.23
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	13	13	$291.38	$114.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	1,200	11	$0.31	$0.11
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	984	562	$10.02	$3.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	847	532	$178.43	$75.52
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	469	337	$55.93	$12.93
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	174	137	$263.73	$110.97
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	140	117	$540.43	$193.99
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	138	16	$550.99	$224.96
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	79	79	$263.48	$109.98
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	56	14	$1.68	$0.51
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	43	43	$183.13	$77.61
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	27	25	$52.88	$17.07
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	23	15	$79.30	$31.63
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	23	22	$250.75	$126.24
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	21	21	$611.62	$259.34
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	20	20	$261.48	$104.21
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	20	16	$2382.63	$582.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	1,040	598	$11.00	$3.38
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	814	521	$139.00	$73.72
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	350	286	$59.00	$16.04
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	189	21	$664.00	$205.94
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	159	136	$206.00	$108.50
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	128	104	$644.00	$167.50
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	70	70	$208.00	$109.49
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	46	46	$143.00	$76.16
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	35	20	$105.00	$30.33
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg	24	24	$3.00	$1.48
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	24	24	$704.00	$250.79
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	24	24	$423.00	$89.24
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	21	19	$61.00	$18.00
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	21	14	$78.00	$39.84
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	16	14	$198.00	$102.92
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	15	14	$1772.00	$583.60
52204 Biopsy of the bladder using an endoscope	13	13	$445.00	$132.68
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	12	12	$766.00	$251.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	661	452	$9.38	$3.42
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	445	362	$166.05	$73.65
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	151	127	$54.76	$19.58
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	103	96	$551.73	$164.77
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	65	60	$242.94	$107.46
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	41	41	$169.56	$75.52
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	30	$247.17	$109.31
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	26	24	$101.54	$44.00
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	11	11	$340.27	$96.41
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	11	11	$651.73	$251.91

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-01-22

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License TX H8520

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.

Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 174400000X

State License TX H8520

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare

P00998375 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Millennium Physicians Association Pllc

22710 Professional Dr, Kingwood, TX 773396009

Phone: 2813128530

Spring Creek Urology Specialists Llc

1140 A Cypress Station Dr, Houston, TX 770903058

Phone: 9364411005

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Howard Lippman , MD

Urology

NPI 1194724286

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Arnold Skor , MD

Urology

NPI 1215016514

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Stuart Zykorie , MD

Urology

NPI 1588663678

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Don Berardinucci , MD

Urology

NPI 1699774679

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location January 22, 2026

Registered at 1140A CYPRESS STATION DR STE 200, HOUSTON, TX 770903059 (Tel: 2814447077)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 17, 2025

Registered at 17070 RED OAK DR STE 200, HOUSTON, TX 770902615 (Tel: 2814447077)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 30, 2018

Registered at 22710 PROFESSIONAL DR, STE 102, KINGWOOD, TX 773396009 (Tel: 2813582850)

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NPI Profile Active March 09, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 09, 2012

Registered at 17070 RED OAK DR, SUITE 200, HOUSTON, TX 770902615 (Tel: 2814447077)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 09, 2012

Registered at PO BOX 911230, DALLAS, TX 753911230 (Tel: 9729978000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 09, 2012

Recorded as ERWIN WINKEL, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 09, 2012

Specialist (License #H8520 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 06, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1093874331

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: December 06, 2006

Last Update: January 22, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

17070 Red Oak Dr Ste 200

Houston, TX 770902615

Phone: 2814447077

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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