Active NPI 1265440978 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. David C Tuel , MD

Anesthesiology • Waco, TX

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Tuel, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Anesthesiology in Waco, TX. Practice services are available at 100 HILLCREST MEDICAL BLVD under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle, anesthesia for exam of colon 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

100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd

Waco, TX 767128897

Telephone 2542022000

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Waco Neonatal Group, P.a. Facility NPI 1265530604

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Waco, TX

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 23.6 Yrs

State Avg: 24.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

35 Specialists

Practicing in Waco, TX (4818 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

89.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2021)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	12	12	$148.00	$30.52
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope	12	12	$686.00	$56.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	61	60	$148.00	$31.10
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	40	40	$666.40	$66.63
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	32	31	$1549.63	$156.75
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	32	31	$351.00	$50.27
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	26	26	$350.00	$64.71
01830 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic procedure on bones of forearm, wrist, or hand	22	22	$752.82	$76.17
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	22	21	$601.36	$58.87
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	20	20	$739.90	$72.53
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	18	17	$800.33	$81.58
00160 Anesthesia for other procedure on nose and sinuses	13	13	$980.00	$103.64
01480 Anesthesia for open procedure on bones of lower leg, ankle and foot	12	11	$971.83	$100.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	60	59	$148.00	$32.07
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	54	54	$700.52	$69.57
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	41	39	$571.27	$55.91
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	40	39	$710.50	$70.46
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope	35	35	$652.40	$56.87
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	34	33	$1565.12	$168.46
01830 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic procedure on bones of forearm, wrist, or hand	27	27	$740.44	$74.80
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	22	22	$350.00	$65.82
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	22	18	$766.18	$76.62
64448 Continuous infusion of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) through catheter	20	20	$210.00	$72.18
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	15	15	$351.00	$64.96
01230 Anesthesia for open procedure on upper two-thirds of thigh bone	14	14	$1540.00	$158.46
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	12	12	$841.17	$82.48

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	60	57	$718.67	$70.25
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	57	57	$673.96	$66.81
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	28	28	$148.00	$30.96
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	22	22	$797.36	$78.23
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	18	18	$1606.11	$171.60
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope	16	16	$649.25	$56.89
00918 Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope	12	11	$1094.33	$110.24
01230 Anesthesia for open procedure on upper two-thirds of thigh bone	12	12	$1347.50	$134.35
00532 Anesthesia for central vein access	12	12	$857.50	$85.15
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	11	11	$917.64	$91.92
01830 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic procedure on bones of forearm, wrist, or hand	11	11	$890.91	$92.40

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00810 Anesthesia for procedure on lower intestine using an endoscope	102	102	$762.86	$76.99
00740 Anesthesia for procedure on gastrointestinal tract using an endoscope	56	56	$740.25	$71.88
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	32	32	$148.00	$31.04
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	31	29	$787.16	$79.00
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	22	22	$1821.91	$189.15
01230 Anesthesia for open procedure on upper two-thirds of thigh bone	20	20	$1264.20	$128.35
64450 Injection of anesthetic agent, other peripheral nerve or branch	20	18	$233.00	$41.06
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	14	14	$1568.00	$161.69
00520 Anesthesia for closed procedure in chest	13	13	$1055.38	$101.71
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	12	11	$718.67	$70.51

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-08-16

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License TX G8468

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

124729802 (TX)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

Isaac Lill

Internal Medicine

NPI 1003558495

Lori Hutson , RNC NNP

Nurse Practitioner - Neonatal

NPI 1003879651

RNCNNP

Emily Heeringa , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1013485945

Family Nurse Practitioner

Samuel Kelly

Anesthesiologist Assistant

NPI 1013542372

Dr. David Jansma , MD

Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1013941665

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Thomas Valigura , MD

Anesthesiology

NPI 1033127758

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location December 30, 2020

Registered at 100 HILLCREST MEDICAL BLVD, WACO, TX 767128897 (Tel: 2542022000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 30, 2020

Registered at PO BOX 844658, DALLAS, TX 752844658 (Tel: 2547248800)

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 3000 HERRING AVE, WACO, TX 767083239 (Tel: 2547411185)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at PO BOX 21265, WACO, TX 767021265 (Tel: 2547411185)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as DAVID TUEL, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Anesthesiology (License #G8468 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 04, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1265440978

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 04, 2006

Last Update: August 16, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 844658

Dallas, TX 752844658

Phone: 2547248800

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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