Active NPI 1548313455 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher John Busken , MD

Surgery - Vascular Surgery • Live Oak, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Busken, MD is a certified Surgery - Vascular Surgery practicing in Live Oak, TX. With approximately 20 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine in 2006, Dr. Busken delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 12501 JUDSON RD STE 201.

Dr. Busken is affiliated with Bhs Physicians Network, Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

12501 Judson Rd Ste 201

Live Oak, TX 782334117

Telephone 2103699151

Fax 2106162293

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Vascular & Endovascular Surgery Of Texas, Pllc Facility NPI 1346757051

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2006

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery - Vascular Surgery in Live Oak, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

20 Yrs Matches City Avg

City Avg: 20.0 Yrs

State Avg: 24.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

1 Specialists

Practicing in Live Oak, TX (377 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

73.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Busken (20 Years) 20 Yrs

Live Oak Specialty Average (20.0 Years) 20.0 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	333	205	$202.00	$86.57
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	188	120	$298.00	$122.17
37253 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel	137	31	$210.00	$64.43
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	89	83	$690.00	$174.21
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	83	65	$866.00	$225.44
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts	83	69	$667.00	$165.26
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	78	29	$202.00	$75.51
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	75	62	$701.00	$176.51
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	71	48	$77.00	$11.47
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	64	44	$41.00	$13.07
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	63	42	$457.00	$111.17
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	54	54	$456.00	$157.79
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	51	38	$505.00	$111.95
37252 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel	44	31	$261.00	$81.99
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	42	$299.00	$104.15
75625 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of abdominal aorta	29	25	$157.00	$64.20
93979 Ultrasound scan of blood flow of aorta, vena cava, bypass graphs, or one side of the groin or limited scan	27	27	$456.00	$108.52
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	26	20	$241.00	$78.46
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	25	24	$562.00	$165.75
75820 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of vein of one arm or leg	24	15	$98.00	$45.16
36012 Insertion of catheter into vein	21	13	$494.00	$84.30
75825 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of major abdominal vein	21	14	$157.00	$48.67
36475 Destruction of insufficient vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin	20	14	$4595.00	$987.43
37238 Insertion of intravascular stents in vein, open or accessed through the skin, with radiological supervision and interpretation	19	11	$854.00	$280.33
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	13	$122.00	$54.02
36247 Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial third order branch	16	16	$894.00	$301.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	459	264	$210.27	$86.75
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	239	11	$2.40	$0.17
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	191	125	$302.45	$123.90
37253 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel	160	35	$219.28	$66.81
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	148	127	$616.03	$179.86
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts	147	94	$414.86	$171.69
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	115	53	$378.84	$115.88
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	98	83	$553.63	$184.02
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	96	79	$782.67	$228.57
36465 Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance	88	40	$2847.45	$1246.39
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	86	54	$42.42	$13.64
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	76	51	$65.37	$11.95
37252 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel	65	39	$1118.77	$83.39
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	61	48	$440.67	$122.47
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	51	35	$127.18	$53.92
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	47	47	$465.57	$162.33
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	43	43	$312.02	$109.06
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	38	14	$206.05	$69.27
75820 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of vein of one arm or leg	37	22	$121.78	$48.37
36012 Insertion of catheter into vein	37	23	$814.43	$101.47
37238 Insertion of intravascular stents in vein, open or accessed through the skin, with radiological supervision and interpretation	33	19	$3512.14	$259.29
37239 Insertion of stent in vein with review by radiologist, each additional vein	26	15	$1724.32	$142.30
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	20	20	$591.60	$169.73
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	20	15	$249.40	$75.95
75625 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of abdominal aorta	17	16	$162.29	$61.28
75825 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of major abdominal vein	16	13	$161.81	$51.70
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	16	11	$77.69	$23.44
93975 Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow	15	12	$876.87	$258.53
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	12	12	$581.25	$196.46

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	2,551	65	$2.40	$0.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	549	291	$213.00	$86.25
37253 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel	163	36	$3569.22	$164.51
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	159	140	$571.00	$181.66
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	148	54	$216.00	$68.51
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	125	88	$315.00	$123.21
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	120	56	$350.00	$117.10
36465 Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance	102	44	$2500.00	$1326.27
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts	95	70	$280.91	$177.33
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	90	55	$80.00	$25.15
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	90	78	$452.00	$184.48
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	84	63	$741.00	$235.35
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	83	66	$118.05	$4.68
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	77	72	$599.00	$190.05
99153 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes	75	27	$185.22	$10.19
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	75	49	$880.02	$49.12
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	74	74	$315.00	$107.83
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	70	63	$396.00	$123.82
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	68	46	$43.00	$13.29
75820 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of vein of one arm or leg	65	19	$831.76	$50.87
37253 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel	65	18	$225.00	$66.01
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	64	22	$1266.22	$73.93
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	64	45	$128.00	$53.53
37252 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel	52	36	$23486.58	$966.15
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	50	50	$481.00	$156.46
75625 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of abdominal aorta	48	21	$1333.00	$55.15
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	41	32	$60.00	$11.97
36012 Insertion of catheter into vein	33	21	$14632.56	$471.18
75825 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of major abdominal vein	32	15	$1334.00	$55.01
37238 Insertion of intravascular stents in vein, open or accessed through the skin, with radiological supervision and interpretation	31	20	$78079.80	$3501.31
37252 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel	29	20	$1500.00	$83.12
75774 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery	26	12	$607.26	$47.70
37239 Insertion of stent in vein with review by radiologist, each additional vein	24	16	$37914.60	$1728.80
93990 Ultrasound of dialysis access	21	17	$175.00	$117.03
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	21	19	$255.00	$79.72
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts	20	14	$435.00	$127.34
93975 Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow	19	16	$823.00	$247.17
93979 Ultrasound scan of blood flow of aorta, vena cava, bypass graphs, or one side of the groin or limited scan	16	14	$200.00	$115.85
75820 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of vein of one arm or leg	16	11	$129.43	$48.45
36247 Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial third order branch	14	13	$31375.96	$1641.56
93985 Complete ultrasound of artery and vein blood flow pre-op assessment on both sides of body for hemodialysis access	14	13	$350.00	$248.29
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	11	11	$1150.00	$249.27
75625 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of abdominal aorta	11	11	$166.00	$65.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	2,485	59	$2.40	$0.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	346	162	$213.00	$87.99
37253 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel	221	40	$3538.96	$177.38
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	198	106	$217.93	$68.83
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	166	14	$245.87	$58.55
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	106	56	$78.95	$23.69
75820 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of vein of one arm or leg	104	32	$847.88	$57.96
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	94	42	$350.00	$120.36
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	94	90	$557.62	$191.65
99153 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes	92	27	$185.22	$10.20
36465 Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance	89	38	$2500.00	$1457.18
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	84	75	$589.64	$189.49
37252 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel	76	41	$23201.23	$1097.82
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	76	54	$317.43	$125.75
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	71	45	$845.37	$50.45
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	68	56	$118.05	$5.01
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	66	50	$128.00	$50.49
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts	66	46	$280.94	$181.19
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	64	52	$25.00	$8.13
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	59	47	$396.00	$128.30
75825 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of major abdominal vein	58	26	$1414.41	$50.76
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	58	48	$43.00	$13.54
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	55	55	$481.00	$163.39
75625 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of abdominal aorta	51	26	$1441.57	$58.03
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	50	19	$1364.63	$77.19
37238 Insertion of intravascular stents in vein, open or accessed through the skin, with radiological supervision and interpretation	49	30	$78079.80	$3767.06
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	45	33	$741.00	$248.35
36012 Insertion of catheter into vein	45	26	$14632.56	$446.74
99183 Management and supervision of oxygen chamber therapy per session	37	13	$120.00	$93.57
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	36	29	$455.89	$195.16
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	35	$315.00	$109.20
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	29	26	$76.72	$18.07
75774 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery	29	13	$708.37	$50.96
93979 Ultrasound scan of blood flow of aorta, vena cava, bypass graphs, or one side of the groin or limited scan	28	21	$200.00	$117.99
37253 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel	23	11	$225.00	$67.74
37239 Insertion of stent in vein with review by radiologist, each additional vein	23	18	$37914.60	$1897.38
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	21	20	$60.00	$12.13
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	19	17	$366.00	$78.34
36247 Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial third order branch	19	17	$29821.96	$1792.91
36821 Relocation of arm vein with connection to arm artery, open procedure	15	15	$2001.00	$630.90
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	13	13	$1150.00	$251.56
37252 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel	12	12	$1650.00	$85.14
36832 Revision of dialysis graft, open procedure	11	11	$915.00	$704.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	2,245	57	$2.40	$0.11
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	242	113	$216.00	$69.65
37253 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel	230	42	$3569.22	$183.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	210	120	$213.00	$71.72
99153 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes	111	28	$185.22	$10.08
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	99	54	$80.00	$21.09
75820 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of vein of one arm or leg	97	31	$842.58	$52.66
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	96	91	$596.04	$192.83
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	94	54	$862.57	$48.88
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	82	67	$577.72	$188.07
37252 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel	76	43	$23486.58	$1127.34
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	75	55	$315.00	$104.70
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	71	15	$208.52	$57.52
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	66	55	$116.63	$8.07
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	62	34	$350.00	$117.94
75825 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of major abdominal vein	61	28	$1353.11	$60.50
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	59	51	$25.00	$8.39
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	54	43	$396.00	$125.26
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	50	50	$481.00	$157.17
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	48	40	$43.00	$14.07
37238 Insertion of intravascular stents in vein, open or accessed through the skin, with radiological supervision and interpretation	47	30	$78079.80	$3077.16
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	46	17	$1287.62	$79.23
36012 Insertion of catheter into vein	45	28	$14632.56	$456.02
36482 Chemical destruction of incompetent vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin using imaging guidance	44	22	$4823.76	$1841.69
75625 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of abdominal aorta	40	19	$1356.00	$60.11
37239 Insertion of stent in vein with review by radiologist, each additional vein	39	24	$37914.60	$1425.18
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$315.00	$104.71
36465 Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance	26	15	$2500.00	$1452.79
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	24	21	$741.00	$244.64
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	22	22	$453.27	$192.28
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	21	18	$128.00	$41.31
36247 Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial third order branch	17	16	$31375.96	$1683.32
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	17	15	$60.00	$12.16
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	14	13	$57.00	$18.56
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	13	13	$311.77	$78.61
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts	13	13	$280.92	$181.88
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	11	11	$1150.00	$237.50
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$481.00	$115.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	3,244	72	$2.40	$0.11
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	609	150	$216.00	$71.55
11045 Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less	310	12	$78.00	$26.22
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	212	32	$168.00	$59.58
37253 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel	207	49	$3553.06	$182.10
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	154	102	$213.00	$71.15
99153 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes	139	51	$185.22	$9.93
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	131	74	$880.02	$48.07
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	128	111	$599.00	$196.48
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	114	76	$315.00	$103.71
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	83	70	$118.05	$7.93
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	83	36	$46.75	$38.39
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	81	48	$77.49	$18.04
75820 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of vein of one arm or leg	76	28	$930.33	$56.17
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	71	71	$481.00	$160.66
37252 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel	69	49	$22813.90	$1146.87
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	61	20	$296.98	$116.45
75825 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of major abdominal vein	60	26	$1082.86	$63.67
75625 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of abdominal aorta	59	35	$1380.41	$56.71
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	59	40	$43.00	$14.16
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	52	30	$1542.96	$80.81
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	44	39	$387.55	$122.93
37238 Insertion of intravascular stents in vein, open or accessed through the skin, with radiological supervision and interpretation	43	28	$76365.45	$3365.72
36012 Insertion of catheter into vein	42	27	$14296.74	$419.42
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	41	38	$571.00	$187.49
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	35	30	$395.09	$167.37
36247 Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial third order branch	32	32	$32356.46	$1592.23
37239 Insertion of stent in vein with review by radiologist, each additional vein	30	21	$37914.60	$1632.44
75774 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery	27	17	$751.48	$44.88
75716 Review by radiologist of both arms or legs arteries image	26	14	$1554.18	$85.44
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$481.00	$126.03
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	21	18	$741.00	$234.30
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	20	17	$57.00	$18.59
37229 Removal of plaque in artery of leg, initial vessel	19	15	$63111.68	$10408.05
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$315.00	$105.42
36821 Relocation of arm vein with connection to arm artery, open procedure	15	13	$2001.00	$648.14
75774 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery	15	11	$51.00	$16.05
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	14	11	$308.00	$102.65
36247 Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial third order branch	14	13	$1008.45	$261.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	2,429	61	$2.51	$0.12
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	938	145	$216.00	$70.41
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	215	41	$168.00	$112.55
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	207	100	$315.00	$100.99
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	164	148	$599.01	$193.77
37253 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel	118	22	$3450.14	$196.32
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	100	32	$308.09	$97.34
99153 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes	93	30	$185.22	$10.25
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	84	57	$880.02	$48.91
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	65	47	$44.54	$14.16
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	65	41	$67.68	$14.87
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	64	64	$481.00	$158.56
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	64	52	$118.05	$7.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	43	25	$213.00	$70.15
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	39	32	$2225.59	$80.44
99183 Management and supervision of oxygen chamber therapy per session	37	11	$120.00	$98.79
75820 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of vein of one arm or leg	35	24	$1393.56	$78.61
36012 Insertion of catheter into vein	34	18	$11744.21	$433.12
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	33	30	$57.00	$18.24
37252 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel	32	22	$23486.58	$1292.26
75625 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of abdominal aorta	30	28	$1911.55	$61.37
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	28	26	$396.00	$129.56
37238 Insertion of intravascular stents in vein, open or accessed through the skin, with radiological supervision and interpretation	27	18	$78079.80	$3931.83
75825 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of major abdominal vein	26	17	$1337.58	$73.71
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	26	26	$606.00	$193.66
75774 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery	26	20	$821.32	$50.23
37239 Insertion of stent in vein with review by radiologist, each additional vein	22	18	$37914.60	$1902.78
36832 Revision of dialysis graft, open procedure	20	18	$915.00	$743.90
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	20	16	$423.00	$139.87
36247 Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial third order branch	19	18	$28169.12	$1345.86
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	19	19	$792.00	$237.73
36818 Relocation of arm vein with connection to arm artery, open procedure	15	15	$795.00	$683.00
36830 Connection of tube graft to vein and artery for dialysis	14	12	$724.99	$656.50
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	12	12	$366.00	$96.41
36819 Relocation of arm vein with connection to arm artery, open procedure	11	11	$2211.00	$720.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	909	21	$2.56	$0.12
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	235	39	$146.88	$70.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	80	70	$208.70	$69.33
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	70	34	$217.20	$101.20
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	51	37	$291.76	$102.74
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	45	24	$168.00	$109.06
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	38	36	$593.30	$196.55
99153 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes	34	12	$185.22	$10.13
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	31	20	$880.02	$48.11
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	17	17	$455.94	$157.06
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	17	17	$273.94	$128.78
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	16	12	$118.05	$7.83
99201 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 10 minutes	15	15	$125.00	$41.22
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	14	14	$213.00	$70.70
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	12	12	$557.00	$198.13

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-06-05

Surgery - Vascular Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0129X

State License TX P5160

A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License GA 001927

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Bhs Physicians Network, Inc

3327 Research Plz, San Antonio, TX 782355159

Bhs Physicians Network, Inc

3903 Wiseman Blvd, San Antonio, TX 782514402

Phone: 2109461400

Bhs Physicians Network, Inc

8811 Village Dr, San Antonio, TX 782175415

Bhs Physicians Network, Inc

9153 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX 782401502

Phone: 2106147414

Bhs Physicians Network, Inc

545 Creekside Xing, New Braunfels, TX 781304565

Phone: 8037305953

Bhs Physicians Network, Inc

18626 Hardy Oak Blvd, San Antonio, TX 782584219

Phone: 2109625709

Bhs Physicians Network, Inc

12501 Judson Rd, Live Oak, TX 782334117

Phone: 2103699151

Bhs Physicians Network, Inc

555 Creekside Xing, New Braunfels, TX 781302594

Phone: 8303875270

Bhs Physicians Network, Inc

Po Box, Belfast, ME 049155700

Secondary Practice Locations

602 E 72nd St

Savannah, GA 314054913

Phone: 9128197878

Career & Practice History Timeline

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10 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 05, 2020

Registered at 12501 JUDSON RD STE 201, LIVE OAK, TX 782334117 (Tel: 2103699151)

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Updated Practice Location April 03, 2020

Registered at 12501 JUDSON RD STE 201, LIVE OAK, TX 782334117 (Tel: 2103699151)

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Updated Practice Location February 20, 2019

Registered at 12602 TOEPPERWEIN RD STE 118, LIVE OAK, TX 782333270 (Tel: 2103699151)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 20, 2019

Registered at 12602 TOEPPERWEIN RD STE 118, LIVE OAK, TX 782333270 (Tel: 2103699151)

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NPI Profile Active April 27, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 27, 2016

Registered at 602 E 72ND ST, SAVANNAH, GA 314054913 (Tel: 9128197878)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 27, 2016

Registered at 5102 PAULSEN ST, SAVANNAH, GA 314054601 (Tel: 9123548331)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 27, 2016

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER BUSKEN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 27, 2016

Surgery (License #001927 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 22, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1548313455

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: January 22, 2007

Last Update: June 05, 2020

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

12501 Judson Rd Ste 201

Live Oak, TX 782334117

Phone: 2103699151

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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