Active NPI 1437152030 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Howard Wilbanks Beck , MD

Urology • Lubbock, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Howard Beck, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Lubbock, TX. With approximately 40 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1986, Dr. Beck delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6102 82ND ST.

Dr. Beck is affiliated with Lubbock Urology Clinic, Llp and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include automated urinalysis test, detection test for organism, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6102 82nd St
Suite 5

Lubbock, TX 794240802

Telephone 8067710077

Fax 8067713175

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Roger D Tipton Dds, Ms, Pa Facility NPI 1447269063

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston

Graduation Year

1986

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Lubbock, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

40 Yrs +3.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 36.8 Yrs

State Avg: 25.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

23 Specialists

Practicing in Lubbock, TX (1027 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

4.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

74.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Beck (40 Years) 40 Yrs

Lubbock Specialty Average (36.8 Years) 36.8 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
81003 Automated urinalysis test	1,773	1,124	$9.00	$2.20
87798 Detection test for organism	1,341	113	$50.00	$34.39
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	1,072	802	$9.00	$8.63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	887	666	$262.00	$122.51
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	821	682	$70.00	$17.93
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	782	148	$20.00	$0.46
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	737	619	$177.00	$87.13
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	594	539	$40.00	$15.80
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	450	388	$168.00	$56.02
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	357	309	$54.00	$10.57
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	284	205	$43.00	$10.35
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	200	146	$32.00	$7.57
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg	199	158	$20.00	$2.53
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	194	194	$75.00	$60.52
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	192	133	$66.00	$28.36
87481 Detection test for candida species (yeast), amplified probe technique	174	84	$50.00	$34.39
84154 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free	137	104	$70.00	$17.79
76857 Limited ultrasound scan of pelvis	136	132	$138.00	$46.80
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	132	104	$598.00	$224.70
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	118	118	$265.00	$106.47
87500 Detection test by nucleic acid for vancomycin resistance strep (vre), amplified probe technique	117	113	$50.00	$34.39
87641 Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus, methicillin resistant (mrsa bacteria), amplified probe technique	117	113	$50.00	$34.39
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	108	95	$49.00	$13.69
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	108	15	$2050.00	$178.53
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	106	58	$179.00	$75.66
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	97	81	$72.00	$13.62
87653 Detection test by nucleic acid for strep (streptococcus, group b), amplified probe technique	87	84	$50.00	$34.39
87640 Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus (bacteria), amplified probe technique	86	83	$50.00	$34.39
84403 Testosterone (hormone) level, total	86	59	$106.00	$25.00
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	47	35	$394.00	$23.35
74430 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of urinary bladder, minimum of 3 views	40	39	$107.00	$39.24
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	39	39	$322.92	$100.38
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	38	36	$714.00	$303.23
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	38	34	$1276.00	$309.73
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	32	24	$1396.00	$119.99
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	31	30	$2142.00	$577.41
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	27	27	$640.00	$118.12
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	26	26	$270.00	$31.23
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	25	23	$243.00	$72.53
74430 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of urinary bladder, minimum of 3 views	24	24	$107.00	$14.58
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	21	15	$92.00	$33.33
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	17	16	$354.00	$174.23
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	16	16	$2578.00	$699.62
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	15	15	$640.00	$155.15
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	15	15	$270.00	$61.88
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$404.00	$161.08
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$341.00	$125.67
52235 Destruction and/or removal of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, 2.0-5.0 cm	11	11	$884.00	$275.11
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	11	11	$714.00	$131.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test	2,183	1,291	$9.00	$2.19
87798 Detection test for organism	1,621	124	$50.00	$34.15
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	1,186	909	$9.00	$8.37
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,081	784	$262.00	$123.34
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	913	167	$20.00	$0.51
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg	900	11	$47.00	$23.28
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	869	733	$70.00	$17.89
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	864	704	$177.00	$87.76
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	462	391	$168.00	$57.10
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	316	230	$43.00	$10.32
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	284	201	$72.00	$13.63
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg	231	170	$20.00	$2.77
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	229	170	$32.00	$7.58
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	222	151	$66.00	$28.83
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	213	189	$54.00	$10.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	171	171	$265.00	$108.63
87481 Detection test for candida species (yeast), amplified probe technique	171	110	$50.00	$34.04
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	162	28	$1920.37	$170.46
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	158	64	$179.00	$76.25
76857 Limited ultrasound scan of pelvis	154	147	$138.00	$46.04
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	151	110	$598.00	$230.91
87641 Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus, methicillin resistant (mrsa bacteria), amplified probe technique	133	124	$50.00	$34.16
87500 Detection test by nucleic acid for vancomycin resistance strep (vre), amplified probe technique	133	124	$50.00	$34.16
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	120	111	$49.00	$14.03
84403 Testosterone (hormone) level, total	120	83	$106.00	$25.08
87653 Detection test by nucleic acid for strep (streptococcus, group b), amplified probe technique	117	110	$50.00	$34.13
87640 Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus (bacteria), amplified probe technique	115	108	$50.00	$34.39
51720 Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder	102	15	$322.00	$81.86
84154 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free	83	72	$70.00	$18.02
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	43	41	$714.00	$310.66
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	43	34	$394.00	$23.99
74430 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of urinary bladder, minimum of 3 views	42	41	$107.00	$40.35
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	41	35	$243.00	$73.16
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	41	37	$1396.00	$95.77
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	35	28	$92.00	$32.78
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	34	33	$2142.00	$595.34
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	30	30	$2578.00	$665.31
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	26	26	$324.00	$104.21
74430 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of urinary bladder, minimum of 3 views	23	19	$107.00	$14.94
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	21	21	$270.00	$65.55
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	21	21	$640.00	$161.80
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	19	19	$1276.00	$387.71
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	18	18	$503.00	$169.78
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	15	13	$203.00	$59.81
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$404.00	$162.25
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	13	13	$341.00	$127.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test	1,755	1,062	$9.00	$2.21
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	1,067	772	$9.00	$2.95
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	979	683	$262.00	$124.96
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	826	665	$70.00	$17.96
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	824	155	$20.00	$0.49
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	649	551	$177.00	$88.05
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	401	346	$168.00	$56.88
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	290	202	$43.00	$10.36
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	235	176	$72.00	$13.97
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	214	149	$66.00	$29.34
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	181	130	$32.00	$7.51
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg	165	137	$20.00	$1.94
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	163	142	$54.00	$10.15
76857 Limited ultrasound scan of pelvis	141	139	$138.00	$47.40
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	138	22	$1773.70	$173.93
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	130	105	$598.00	$239.96
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	122	48	$179.00	$69.38
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	118	118	$265.00	$108.85
84403 Testosterone (hormone) level, total	100	66	$106.00	$25.50
84154 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free	96	71	$70.00	$17.65
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	94	84	$49.00	$13.71
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	43	39	$714.00	$307.96
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	43	33	$394.00	$24.47
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	41	34	$1396.00	$107.34
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	33	22	$92.00	$32.54
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	31	26	$243.00	$75.76
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	30	28	$2142.00	$544.46
74430 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of urinary bladder, minimum of 3 views	30	28	$107.00	$14.97
52005 Insertion of tube into ureter using an endoscope through bladder area	26	22	$770.00	$60.81
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	23	23	$270.00	$86.75
99225 Subsequent observation care, typically 25 minutes per day	22	18	$120.00	$68.64
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	21	21	$2578.00	$705.96
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	21	21	$640.00	$172.82
74430 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of urinary bladder, minimum of 3 views	21	21	$107.00	$38.76
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	19	19	$503.00	$192.64
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	16	16	$640.00	$110.23
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	16	16	$598.00	$51.35
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$404.00	$163.97
87088 Bacterial urine culture	12	12	$33.00	$8.02
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	11	11	$270.00	$32.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test	1,910	1,138	$9.00	$2.24
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,201	807	$262.00	$127.00
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	1,112	811	$9.00	$2.99
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	932	186	$20.00	$0.53
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	878	704	$70.00	$18.29
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	581	478	$177.00	$89.19
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	424	362	$164.24	$57.85
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	285	201	$43.00	$10.46
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg	264	202	$20.00	$1.80
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	189	148	$54.00	$9.90
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	186	28	$1693.15	$181.91
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	174	129	$32.00	$7.65
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	173	112	$66.00	$28.94
76857 Limited ultrasound scan of pelvis	158	154	$138.00	$47.66
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	148	148	$265.00	$108.67
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	147	130	$598.00	$230.85
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	140	66	$179.00	$68.91
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	129	98	$72.00	$13.88
84403 Testosterone (hormone) level, total	114	81	$106.00	$25.58
52442 Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, each additional implant	111	19	$2665.00	$950.21
84154 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free	107	77	$70.00	$18.39
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	92	87	$49.00	$14.23
51720 Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder	67	11	$322.00	$88.20
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	52	39	$394.00	$24.47
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	51	42	$243.00	$71.47
74430 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of urinary bladder, minimum of 3 views	45	44	$107.00	$40.43
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	45	29	$92.00	$32.09
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	38	21	$20.00	$0.39
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	37	33	$1396.00	$86.67
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	34	33	$714.00	$304.67
87088 Bacterial urine culture	31	28	$33.00	$7.86
74430 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of urinary bladder, minimum of 3 views	30	28	$107.00	$15.24
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	29	29	$404.00	$156.24
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	27	26	$2142.00	$585.95
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	25	25	$270.00	$138.50
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	24	24	$598.00	$58.46
52005 Insertion of tube into ureter using an endoscope through bladder area	23	21	$770.00	$59.51
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	20	20	$640.00	$248.54
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	19	19	$1276.00	$384.08
87184 Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral)	19	17	$28.00	$7.13
52441 Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, 1 implant	19	19	$3522.00	$1336.19
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	15	14	$503.00	$196.16
50432 Placement of tube of kidney using imaging guidance with review by radiologist	14	13	$2407.00	$100.75
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	13	13	$2578.00	$718.08
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	13	12	$714.00	$124.92
52235 Destruction and/or removal of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, 2.0-5.0 cm	13	12	$884.00	$282.07
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	11	11	$182.00	$69.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test	1,852	1,089	$9.00	$2.23
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	1,081	775	$9.00	$2.96
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,071	718	$262.00	$106.32
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	896	702	$79.49	$17.93
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	812	165	$20.00	$0.57
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	716	587	$177.00	$73.47
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	352	316	$162.75	$57.15
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	227	159	$43.00	$10.41
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg	201	167	$20.00	$1.92
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	194	27	$1612.50	$220.23
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	180	148	$54.00	$9.79
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	141	101	$32.00	$7.57
84403 Testosterone (hormone) level, total	137	87	$106.00	$24.96
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	135	100	$66.00	$28.17
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	131	109	$598.00	$206.65
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	108	108	$265.00	$103.50
76857 Limited ultrasound scan of pelvis	104	102	$138.00	$45.25
84154 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free	103	71	$80.05	$18.27
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	98	54	$179.00	$72.04
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	70	50	$72.00	$13.89
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	64	59	$49.00	$16.68
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	59	27	$92.00	$30.81
87088 Bacterial urine culture	55	48	$33.00	$8.03
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	51	33	$394.00	$25.64
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	41	33	$243.00	$71.10
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	40	31	$1396.00	$117.89
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	34	32	$598.00	$54.56
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	32	32	$404.00	$161.75
87184 Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral)	32	30	$28.00	$7.43
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	26	25	$2142.00	$600.24
52005 Insertion of tube into ureter using an endoscope through bladder area	26	19	$770.00	$51.30
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	26	26	$640.00	$126.46
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	26	26	$714.00	$286.30
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	23	23	$270.00	$32.89
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	22	21	$341.00	$136.43
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	21	21	$1276.00	$322.71
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	20	20	$270.00	$140.77
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	16	16	$640.00	$246.33
74430 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of urinary bladder, minimum of 3 views	13	13	$107.00	$39.32
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	12	12	$182.00	$74.63
74430 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of urinary bladder, minimum of 3 views	12	12	$107.00	$16.00
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	11	11	$2578.00	$712.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test	2,064	1,189	$9.00	$2.41
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	1,163	838	$9.00	$2.90
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,078	731	$262.00	$103.90
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	940	727	$115.00	$19.79
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	863	176	$20.00	$0.55
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	858	690	$177.00	$71.02
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	364	323	$160.38	$55.27
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	275	204	$43.00	$11.47
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	254	197	$54.00	$11.92
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg	227	195	$20.00	$1.75
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	222	33	$1600.00	$225.69
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	182	130	$32.00	$8.46
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	170	81	$179.00	$70.48
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	158	158	$265.00	$102.48
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	150	129	$598.00	$182.13
84403 Testosterone (hormone) level, total	141	93	$106.00	$27.94
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	128	89	$66.00	$26.34
84154 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free	110	82	$115.00	$19.87
76857 Limited ultrasound scan of pelvis	100	99	$138.00	$46.10
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	99	90	$49.00	$16.27
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	75	51	$72.00	$15.80
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	67	33	$92.00	$29.39
51720 Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder	66	14	$322.00	$81.46
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	52	43	$394.00	$25.38
87088 Bacterial urine culture	51	51	$33.00	$8.46
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	44	37	$243.00	$70.00
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	37	37	$270.00	$119.15
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	37	30	$1396.00	$115.42
87184 Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral)	34	33	$28.00	$7.32
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	33	33	$404.00	$158.92
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	28	28	$640.00	$234.46
52005 Insertion of tube into ureter using an endoscope through bladder area	27	21	$770.00	$61.27
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	27	27	$341.00	$133.36
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	25	14	$203.00	$59.52
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	25	25	$714.00	$246.83
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	25	23	$598.00	$73.36
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	21	19	$2142.00	$586.97
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	20	20	$2578.00	$724.35
74430 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of urinary bladder, minimum of 3 views	17	16	$107.00	$37.52
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	16	15	$1276.00	$401.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test	2,214	1,263	$9.00	$2.67
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	1,187	859	$9.00	$2.90
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,040	715	$262.00	$103.37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,023	766	$177.00	$70.06
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	955	743	$115.00	$22.06
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	947	196	$20.00	$0.60
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	425	356	$158.32	$55.02
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	364	202	$72.00	$19.41
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg	306	204	$20.00	$1.43
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	304	217	$43.00	$12.67
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	262	203	$54.00	$14.92
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	231	33	$1369.16	$213.26
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	194	138	$32.00	$9.36
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	159	140	$598.00	$158.34
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	146	106	$66.00	$25.38
84403 Testosterone (hormone) level, total	146	95	$106.00	$31.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	145	145	$265.00	$102.03
76857 Limited ultrasound scan of pelvis	133	127	$138.00	$46.23
84154 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free	123	94	$115.00	$22.26
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	121	56	$179.00	$70.59
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	87	80	$49.00	$16.08
87088 Bacterial urine culture	81	74	$33.00	$9.67
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	68	33	$92.00	$29.33
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	54	43	$394.00	$17.36
51720 Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder	49	12	$322.00	$77.44
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	48	40	$1396.00	$121.42
87184 Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral)	48	44	$28.00	$8.34
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	42	42	$404.00	$156.45
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	41	41	$270.00	$92.78
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	37	29	$98.00	$38.27
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	34	34	$714.00	$234.40
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	32	29	$243.00	$68.93
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	30	30	$640.00	$241.44
52005 Insertion of tube into ureter using an endoscope through bladder area	30	22	$770.00	$62.88
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	29	29	$341.00	$133.31
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	26	26	$2578.00	$724.31
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	23	23	$2142.00	$606.25
74430 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of urinary bladder, minimum of 3 views	15	14	$107.00	$36.48
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	14	14	$1276.00	$362.71
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	13	13	$182.00	$72.26
74430 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of urinary bladder, minimum of 3 views	12	12	$107.00	$15.89
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	11	$106.00	$42.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test	2,519	1,446	$9.00	$2.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,543	1,050	$177.00	$69.33
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	1,297	942	$9.00	$2.88
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	1,153	228	$20.00	$0.63
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	1,051	813	$115.00	$24.42
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	802	601	$262.00	$101.68
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	592	289	$72.00	$23.74
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	431	378	$161.85	$54.75
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	338	242	$43.00	$13.91
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg	286	240	$20.00	$1.49
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	243	197	$598.00	$152.84
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	221	159	$32.00	$10.31
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	215	171	$54.00	$17.65
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	213	33	$1303.52	$205.66
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	207	207	$265.00	$101.95
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	179	80	$179.00	$69.53
84403 Testosterone (hormone) level, total	147	101	$106.00	$34.46
84154 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free	143	107	$115.00	$24.58
76857 Limited ultrasound scan of pelvis	135	128	$138.00	$45.49
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	110	95	$49.00	$15.85
74000 X-ray of abdomen, single view	108	82	$67.00	$21.64
87088 Bacterial urine culture	97	86	$33.00	$10.67
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	71	43	$98.00	$38.10
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	62	32	$92.00	$29.75
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	59	46	$243.00	$64.32
87184 Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral)	58	53	$28.00	$9.13
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	46	46	$270.00	$88.71
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	43	43	$182.00	$69.37
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	43	43	$640.00	$234.07
51720 Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder	40	11	$322.00	$84.14
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	39	28	$1396.00	$119.18
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	38	37	$341.00	$128.18
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	38	33	$106.00	$41.43
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	34	25	$394.00	$17.26
74430 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of urinary bladder, minimum of 3 views	24	22	$107.00	$15.81
74430 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of urinary bladder, minimum of 3 views	24	23	$107.00	$35.80
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$404.00	$157.10
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	20	20	$714.00	$233.85
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	18	18	$2578.00	$786.43
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	14	13	$2142.00	$550.86
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	12	11	$253.00	$98.16

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-03-10

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License TX H2236

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

105704401 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Lubbock Urology Clinic, Llp

6102 82nd St, Lubbock, TX 794240803

Phone: 8067710077

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

7 Associated Practitioners

Kelsey Smith , FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1093664088

Family Nurse Practitioner (Board Certified)

Chris Brown , PA-C

Urology

NPI 1104877554

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Carlos Torres , MD

Radiology - Radiation Oncology

NPI 1396701819

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Kanwaljit Mahal , MD

Urology

NPI 1447361092

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Patricia Gutierrez , NP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1831491570

Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Dr. Kenneth Benson , MD

Urology

NPI 1871596478

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active January 25, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 25, 2011

Registered at 6102 82ND ST, SUITE 5, LUBBOCK, TX 794240802 (Tel: 8067710077)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 25, 2011

Registered at PO BOX 93005, LUBBOCK, TX 794933005 (Tel: 8067710077)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 25, 2011

Recorded as HOWARD BECK, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 25, 2011

Urology (License #H2236 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 27, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1437152030

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 27, 2005

Last Update: March 10, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

Po Box 93005

Lubbock, TX 794933005

Phone: 8067710077

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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