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Active NPI 1508805219 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Brett W Stephens , MD

Internal Medicine - Nephrology • Humble, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Brett Stephens, MD is a certified Internal Medicine - Nephrology practicing in Humble, TX. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical School At Houston in 2003, Dr. Stephens delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 8411 FM 1960 BYPASS RD W.

Dr. Stephens is affiliated with Ruchdi Barakat, M.D., P.A. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first, insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist, insertion of catheter into chest or arm artery. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

8411 Fm 1960 Bypass Rd W

Humble, TX 773384013

Telephone 3466165862
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical School At Houston

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Humble, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
23 Yrs -3.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 26.3 Yrs
State Avg: 26.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
8 Specialists

Practicing in Humble, TX (1192 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
12.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
80.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Stephens (23 Years) 23 Yrs
Humble Specialty Average (26.3 Years) 26.3 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
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes
154 127 $117.39 $12.34
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist
88 79 $1105.08 $241.31
36215 Insertion of catheter into chest or arm artery
50 44 $968.25 $109.29
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg
42 39 $547.83 $83.81
37248 Balloon dilation of first vein, accessed through the skin or by open procedure, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation
24 22 $835.40 $299.46
36906 Removal and/or dissolving of blood clot in hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment and placement of stent with review by radiologist
17 16 $2056.82 $514.71
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device
16 14 $372.73 $18.12
36589 Removal of central venous catheter for infusion
13 13 $608.21 $69.12
75827 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of major chest vein
12 12 $436.05 $54.23

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-03-11
Internal Medicine - Nephrology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207RN0300X

State License TX M3751

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License TX M3751

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
182211601 (TX)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbstx
8J0779 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Ruchdi Barakat, M.d., P.a.

8411 Fm 1960 Bypass Rd W, Humble, TX 773384013

Phone: 7138200806

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Ruchdi Barakat , MD

Internal Medicine - Nephrology

NPI 1265634265

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. John Nguyen , DO

Internal Medicine - Nephrology

NPI 1407204662

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

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 11, 2022

Registered at 8411 FM 1960 BYPASS RD W, HUMBLE, TX 773384013 (Tel: 3466165862)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 11, 2022

Registered at 8411 FM 1960 BYPASS RD W, HUMBLE, TX 773384013 (Tel: 3466165862)

NPI Profile Active May 19, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 19, 2009

Registered at 6410 FANNIN ST, 600, HOUSTON, TX 770303000 (Tel: 8323257100)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 19, 2009

Registered at PO BOX 201088, HOUSTON, TX 772161088 (Tel: 7135003500)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 19, 2009

Recorded as BRETT STEPHENS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 19, 2009

Internal Medicine (License #M3751 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 06, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1508805219
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 06, 2006
Last Update: March 11, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

8411 Fm 1960 Bypass Rd W

Humble, TX 773384013

Phone: 3466165862

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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