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Active NPI 1114274149 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Benjamin Metz , DO

Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology • Pasadena, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Benjamin Metz, DO is a certified Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology practicing in Pasadena, TX. With approximately 17 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med in 2009, Dr. Metz delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5413 CRENSHAW RD STE 400.

Dr. Metz maintains professional affiliations with Karan S Bhalla Md Pllc, Houston Cardiovascular Assoc Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg, routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5413 Crenshaw Rd Ste 400

Pasadena, TX 77505

Telephone 7139432800
Fax 7139432801
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Karan S Bhalla Md Pllc Facility NPI 1427317577

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med

Graduation Year

2009

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology in Pasadena, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
17 Yrs -3.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.0 Yrs
State Avg: 24.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
2 Specialists

Practicing in Pasadena, TX (730 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
50.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
66.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Metz (17 Years) 17 Yrs
Pasadena 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
402 214 $225.00 $130.64
J2785 Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg
296 74 $100.00 $6.95
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report
260 195 $55.00 $14.61
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only
108 104 $50.00 $8.19
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function
91 91 $800.00 $187.29
93015 Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician
76 76 $400.00 $71.40
78431 Multiple nuclear medicine studies of blood flow in heart muscle at rest and with stress, with concurrently acquired ct transmission scan
71 71 $5500.00 $2386.11
78434 Nuclear medicine study of heart muscle blood flow by pet
71 71 $802.82 $596.42
A9555 Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries
71 71 $1100.00 $389.66
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
67 41 $176.00 $80.46
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function
64 62 $800.00 $68.62
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
58 56 $493.00 $176.31
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
51 51 $300.00 $172.08
93296 Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days
50 16 $165.00 $21.51
93294 Remote evaluations of single, dual, or multiple lead pacemaker with physician analysis, review, and report up to 90 days
40 13 $150.00 $29.81
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access
36 30 $100.00 $14.19
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes
35 16 $95.00 $50.46
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow
28 28 $635.00 $180.04
93228 Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with review and report by health care professional
24 23 $64.00 $24.07
93458 Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist
21 20 $2000.00 $238.33
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers
18 17 $615.00 $178.43
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts
17 17 $815.00 $242.75
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries
12 12 $581.25 $65.41

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207RI0011X

State License TX P3201

An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.

Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207RC0000X

State License TX P3201

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
364007001 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Houston Cardiovascular Assoc Pa

5115 Fannin St, Houston, TX 770045870

Phone: 7137900841

Karan S Bhalla Md Pllc

5413 Crenshaw Rd, Pasadena, TX 775053143

Phone: 7139432800106

Houston Cardiovascular Assoc Pa

13009 Gulf Commerce Dr, Houston, TX 770341576

Phone: 7139432800

Secondary Practice Locations

6400 Fannin St Ste 2210b

Houston, TX 770301528

Phone: 7137969696

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Amita Shimpi Bhalla , MD

Internal Medicine - Sleep Medicine

NPI 1043252448

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Angela Shiue , MD

Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease

NPI 1245557396

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Karan Bhalla , MD

Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease

NPI 1407902794

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Lisbety Perez Nogueira , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1952064875

Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

13 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location September 20, 2018

Registered at 5413 CRENSHAW RD STE 400, PASADENA, TX 77505 (Tel: 7139432800)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 20, 2018

Registered at 5413 CRENSHAW RD STE 400, PASADENA, TX 775053143 (Tel: 7139432800)

NPI Profile Active July 20, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location July 20, 2017

Registered at 6400 FANNIN ST STE 2210B, HOUSTON, TX 770301528 (Tel: (713) 796-9696)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address July 20, 2017

Registered at 18955 MEMORIAL N., SUITE 580, HUMBLE, TX 77338 (Tel: 2814466656)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 20, 2017

Recorded as BENJAMIN METZ, D.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 20, 2017

Internal Medicine (License #P3201 in TX)

NPI Profile Active August 09, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location August 09, 2012

Registered at 6431 FANNIN ST STE 1.240A, HOUSTON, TX 770301501 (Tel: 7135006555)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address August 09, 2012

Registered at 6431 FANNIN ST STE 1.240A, HOUSTON, TX 770301501

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 09, 2012

Recorded as BENJAMIN METZ, D.O.

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

Internal Medicine (License #P3201 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 09, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1114274149
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 09, 2012
Last Update: July 21, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

5413 Crenshaw Rd Ste 400

Pasadena, TX 775053143

Phone: 7139432800

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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