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Active NPI 1629020292 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Ricardo R Gonzalez , MD

Urology • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ricardo Gonzalez, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 27 years of clinical experience since graduating from Stanford University School Of Medicine in 1999, Dr. Gonzalez delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6560 FANNIN ST STE 2100.

Dr. Gonzalez maintains professional affiliations with Tmh Physician Associates Pllc, Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding, 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

6560 Fannin St Ste 2100

Houston, TX 77030

Telephone 7134416455

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Stanford University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1999

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Houston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
27 Yrs +2.7 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

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
79.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Gonzalez (27 Years) 27 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
J0585 Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit
2,300 11 $16.00 $6.26
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding
403 344 $112.00 $11.24
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
257 243 $314.00 $128.04
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying
216 188 $442.00 $12.88
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
167 153 $421.00 $180.91
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more
85 85 $600.00 $222.69
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope
84 83 $1081.00 $228.16
52649 Complete laser fragmentation of prostate including control of bleeding using an endoscope
67 67 $4211.00 $836.38
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum
63 63 $498.00 $133.52
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
53 52 $212.00 $91.05
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings
32 32 $1032.00 $32.30
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg
28 25 $3.00 $2.52
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
24 24 $483.00 $169.12
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies
19 19 $1599.00 $360.74
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study
19 19 $767.00 $186.99
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland
18 18 $1186.00 $235.74
74455 Review by radiologist of urinary bladder and urethra images with contrast and after passing urine
17 17 $318.00 $102.49
51600 Injection procedure for X-ray imaging of the bladder or during voiding
17 17 $965.00 $103.69
52287 Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope
16 11 $1549.00 $388.04
55899 Other procedure on male genital system
15 15 $1599.00 $148.37
52648 Laser vaporization of prostate including control of bleeding using an endoscope
15 15 $3617.00 $700.62

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License TX M3237

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.

Obstetrics & Gynecology - Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207VF0040X

State License TX M3237

A subspecialist in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery is a physician in Urology or Obstetrics and Gynecology who, by virtue of education and training, is prepared to provide consultation and comprehensive management of women with complex benign pelvic conditions, lower urinary tract disorders, and pelvic floor dysfunction. Comprehensive management includes those diagnostic and therapeutic procedures necessary for the total care of the patient with these conditions and complications resulting from them.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
393690801 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Tmh Physician Associates Pllc

6560 Fannin St, Houston, TX 770302769

Phone: 7134416455

Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians

6445 Main St, Houston, TX 770301502

Phone: 7134413150

Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians

6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX 770302703

Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians

6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX 770302703

Secondary Practice Locations

6560 Fannin St, Suite 2030

Houston, TX 770302761

Phone: 7137909779

6560 Fannin St, Suite 2030

Houston, TX 770302761

Phone: 7137909779

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

28 Associated Practitioners
Roger Gomez , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1043562606

Physician Assistant (Certified)

NPI 1063509347

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Austen Te , MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1124820485

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1134551278

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), FRCSC

NPI 1134673999

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1154615060

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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 March 18, 2019

Registered at 6560 FANNIN ST STE 2100, HOUSTON, TX 77030 (Tel: 7134416455)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 18, 2019

Registered at 6560 FANNIN ST STE 2100, HOUSTON, TX 770302769 (Tel: 7134416455)

NPI Profile Active October 16, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location October 16, 2015

Registered at 6560 FANNIN ST, SUITE 2030, HOUSTON, TX 770302761 (Tel: 7137909779)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 16, 2015

Registered at PO BOX 1400, HOUSTON, TX 772511400 (Tel: 7133510644)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 16, 2015

Recorded as RICARDO GONZALEZ, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 16, 2015

Urology (License #M3237 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 16, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1629020292
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 16, 2006
Last Update: March 18, 2019
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

6560 Fannin St Ste 2100

Houston, TX 770302769

Phone: 7134416455

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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