Active NPI 1386645364 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael S Belew , MD

Surgery • Victoria, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Belew, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Victoria, TX. With approximately 33 years of clinical experience since graduating from Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 1993, Dr. Belew delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 601 E SAN ANTONIO ST.

Dr. Belew maintains professional affiliations with West Wharton County Hospital District, El Campo Memorial Hospital and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least, colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

601 E San Antonio St
Suite 501w

Victoria, TX 779016040

Telephone 3615756396

Fax 3615752728

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Victoria Medical & Rehabilitation Associates, P.a. Facility NPI 1295784247

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1993

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Victoria, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

33 Yrs +8.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.3 Yrs

State Avg: 25.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

17 Specialists

Practicing in Victoria, TX (2342 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

5.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

75.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Belew (33 Years) 33 Yrs

Victoria Specialty Average (24.3 Years) 24.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	24	22	$414.00	$124.02
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	18	18	$500.00	$173.22
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	15	15	$1430.00	$238.65
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	11	11	$468.00	$84.58
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	11	11	$400.00	$173.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	15	15	$858.00	$73.51
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	15	15	$500.00	$174.00
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	14	13	$414.00	$124.89
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	11	11	$1430.00	$239.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	14	14	$1430.00	$141.28
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	13	13	$395.85	$129.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	27	26	$1049.04	$171.42
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	18	18	$853.67	$79.34
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	17	17	$409.53	$131.34
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	15	15	$462.27	$98.53
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	12	12	$1408.33	$150.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	34	34	$376.00	$136.67
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	19	18	$970.00	$181.77
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	12	12	$1300.00	$256.61
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	12	12	$1177.33	$109.01
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	11	11	$524.00	$199.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	71	38	$122.25	$70.56
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	35	34	$173.00	$98.54
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	34	25	$91.00	$38.34
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	23	16	$70.00	$42.08
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	23	23	$970.00	$185.09
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	21	21	$501.33	$196.95
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	17	17	$257.41	$133.25
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	13	13	$160.00	$18.34
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	12	12	$1592.00	$247.52
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	11	11	$90.00	$14.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	96	68	$89.00	$65.99
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	92	57	$122.65	$64.47
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	56	43	$89.38	$36.06
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	45	$155.00	$96.69
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	39	39	$173.00	$93.01
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	38	31	$70.00	$39.75
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	25	25	$160.00	$17.25
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	24	24	$120.00	$67.97
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	20	20	$90.00	$13.37
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	18	18	$1592.00	$203.48
10061 Complicated or multiple drainage of skin abscess	13	13	$480.00	$164.76
43246 Insertion of stomach tube using a flexible endoscope	13	13	$1380.00	$159.94
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	13	13	$463.00	$91.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	76	33	$124.00	$65.51
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	65	48	$70.00	$38.74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	43	37	$89.00	$65.33
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	33	33	$220.00	$144.11
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	32	23	$91.00	$35.61
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	28	28	$160.00	$17.33
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	27	$155.00	$96.46
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	26	26	$250.00	$124.06
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	25	25	$173.00	$91.82
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	23	23	$90.00	$13.21
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	20	20	$1592.00	$224.28
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	20	20	$463.00	$111.52
43246 Insertion of stomach tube using a flexible endoscope	13	13	$1380.00	$157.93
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	13	11	$49.00	$17.87

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX J6332

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

El Campo Memorial Hospital

303 Sandy Corner Rd, El Campo, TX 774379535

Phone: 9795436251

West Wharton County Hospital District

303 Sandy Corner Rd, El Campo, TX 774379535

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 09, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 09, 2007

Registered at 601 E SAN ANTONIO ST, SUITE 501W, VICTORIA, TX 779016040 (Tel: 3615756396)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 09, 2007

Registered at 601 E SAN ANTONIO ST, SUITE 501W, VICTORIA, TX 779016040 (Tel: 3615756396)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 09, 2007

Recorded as MICHAEL BELEW, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 09, 2007

Surgery (License #J6332 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 02, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1386645364

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 02, 2005

Last Update: July 09, 2007

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

601 E San Antonio St, Suite 501w

Victoria, TX 779016040

Phone: 3615756396

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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