Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Catherine Bussieres, M.D.
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Corpus Christi, TX
- NPI 1619984457
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 89.9 / 100 · 2023
- 28 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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6200 Saratoga Blvd, Bldg 5
Corpus Christi, TX 784143477
(361) 225-2255
fax (361) 854-3672
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 22, 2011
- Year of graduation
- 1998 — 28 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #L2827
- Medicaid
- TX #165103601
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1619984457. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,765
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$127,140
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 321 | 143 | $8 | |
80053 |
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | 297 | 141 | $10 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 278 | 141 | $8 | |
80061 |
Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | 216 | 133 | $13 | |
84443 |
Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | 198 | 133 | $16 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 197 | 111 | $123 | |
81000 |
Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated | 196 | 123 | $4 | |
82550 |
Creatine kinase (cardiac enzyme) level, total | 168 | 91 | $6 | |
83036 |
Hemoglobin a1c level | 154 | 87 | $10 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 128 | 74 | $87 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 58 peers in this city , average services per provider: 134. This provider delivers 28× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$813
Transactions
51
Manufacturers
13
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 16 | $209.76 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 11 | $136.05 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 6 | $118.07 | |
| Dexcom, Inc. | 4 | $83.76 | |
| Exact Sciences Corporation | 3 | $54.41 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 3 | $49.41 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 2 | $36.62 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 1 | $34.14 | |
| Phadia US Inc. | 1 | $22.22 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 1 | $19.40 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 1 | $17.67 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 1 | $16.31 | |
| SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC | 1 | $15.14 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,014
Patients
318
Total drug cost
$12,398
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 148 | 47 | $2,271 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 139 | 40 | $1,889 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 96 | 21 | $916 |
| Sertraline Hcl | Generic | 84 | 24 | $760 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 81 | 25 | $1,598 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 71 | 32 | $781 |
| Azithromycin | Generic | 50 | 40 | $311 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 49 | 13 | $178 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 48 | 16 | $982 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 46 | 12 | $423 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Catherine Bussieres's medical specialty?
Dr. Catherine Bussieres practices Family Medicine Physician in Corpus Christi, TX.
Where does Dr. Catherine Bussieres practice?
Dr. Catherine Bussieres practices at 6200 Saratoga Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 784143477. Office phone: 3612252255.
What is Dr. Catherine Bussieres's NPI?
Dr. Catherine Bussieres's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619984457, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Catherine Bussieres accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Catherine Bussieres accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Catherine Bussieres commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (HCPCS 80053); Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (HCPCS 85025). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.