Active NPI 1336307149 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Benjamin Bryan Vacula , MD

Anesthesiology • Temple, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Benjamin Vacula, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Temple, TX. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 2004, Dr. Vacula delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2401 S 31ST ST.

Dr. Vacula is affiliated with Scott And White Clinic and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for lens surgery, anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2401 S 31st St

Temple, TX 765080001

Telephone 2547245306

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Scott & White Clinic Facility NPI 1962468355

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Temple, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

22 Yrs +6.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 15.2 Yrs

State Avg: 24.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

122 Specialists

Practicing in Temple, TX (4818 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

92.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Vacula (22 Years) 22 Yrs

Temple Specialty Average (15.2 Years) 15.2 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
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	18	18	$702.78	$57.06
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	16	16	$873.13	$67.89
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	13	13	$778.46	$62.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	32	30	$635.94	$50.81
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	22	21	$151.00	$42.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	22	22	$646.36	$56.34
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	14	14	$686.00	$62.36
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	14	14	$777.00	$70.10
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	11	11	$1897.64	$197.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	29	28	$604.90	$54.31
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	23	23	$779.74	$81.54
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	20	20	$151.00	$43.39
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	18	18	$871.11	$81.99
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	14	14	$2065.00	$218.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	37	37	$585.35	$54.62
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	32	32	$148.00	$31.98
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	24	24	$151.00	$45.15
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	21	21	$793.33	$78.61
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	16	16	$784.00	$78.77
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	14	14	$686.00	$71.37
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	11	11	$382.91	$58.70
01996 Daily hospital management of continuous spinal drug administration	11	11	$149.00	$64.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	32	32	$600.25	$55.28
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	28	28	$787.50	$80.67
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	25	25	$148.00	$32.07
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	20	20	$151.00	$45.03
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	19	19	$706.63	$70.06
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope	18	18	$680.56	$53.63
01996 Daily hospital management of continuous spinal drug administration	14	11	$149.00	$64.29
64417 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into upper arm and shoulder nerve (axillary nerve)	13	13	$381.00	$70.78
01480 Anesthesia for open procedure on bones of lower leg, ankle and foot	13	13	$1138.31	$111.33
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	13	13	$836.77	$82.40
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	11	11	$2075.82	$235.68
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity	11	11	$2441.09	$221.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	59	59	$551.46	$50.81
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	28	28	$148.00	$30.12
64417 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into upper arm and shoulder nerve (axillary nerve)	17	17	$381.00	$64.06
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	14	14	$151.00	$42.39
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	14	14	$917.00	$88.62
01480 Anesthesia for open procedure on bones of lower leg, ankle and foot	12	12	$1208.67	$122.60
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	11	11	$2075.82	$230.90
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	11	11	$659.27	$62.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00810 Anesthesia for procedure on lower intestine using an endoscope	48	48	$826.88	$80.12
00740 Anesthesia for procedure on gastrointestinal tract using an endoscope	25	24	$905.52	$85.59
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	21	21	$151.00	$50.69
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	13	13	$148.00	$31.73
01844 Anesthesia for placement or revision of blood flow shunt	12	11	$1829.33	$181.75
00300 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back	12	12	$1429.17	$143.10
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	11	11	$1737.27	$169.33

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-12-08

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License TX N0523

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Scott And White Clinic

810 W U Ave, Temple, TX 765080001

Phone: 2547242585

Scott And White Clinic

1815 S 31st St, Temple, TX 765046728

Phone: 2547242111

Scott And White Clinic

2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 765080001

Phone: 2547242459

Scott And White Clinic

2401 S 31st St Bldg, Temple, TX 765080001

Phone: 2547242663

Scott And White Clinic

1605 S 31st St, Temple, TX 765080001

Phone: 2542150100

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 17, 2019

Registered at PO BOX 844658, DALLAS, TX 752844658

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NPI Profile Active February 26, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 26, 2009

Registered at 2401 S 31ST ST, TEMPLE, TX 765080001 (Tel: 2547245306)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 26, 2009

Registered at 5715 ABERDEEN CT, TEMPLE, TX 765027942

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 26, 2009

Recorded as BENJAMIN VACULA, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 26, 2009

Anesthesiology (License #N0523 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 29, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1336307149

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 29, 2008

Last Update: December 08, 2021

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 844658

Dallas, TX 752844658

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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