Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Brian Skaug, M.D.

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1639515554
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 81.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6410 Fannin St, Suite 450
Houston, TX 770303000
(713) 486-3100
fax (713) 512-2246

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 24, 2024
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #Q4698

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1639515554. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
54
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$7,086
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 54 30 $131

In context: peer comparison

Among 35 peers in Houston Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 2,499. This provider delivers 0.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$208
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Ucb, INC. 2 $188.19
Abbvie INC. 1 $19.53

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$208

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
421
Patients
51
Total drug cost
$95,331
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 90 23 $781
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 65 16 $1,883
Mycophenolate Mofetil Generic 56 12 $8,235
Tramadol Hcl Generic 28 0 $71
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 23 0 $476
Celecoxib Generic 21 0 $896
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 20 0 $199
Sulfasalazine Generic 19 0 $349
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 16 0 $94
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 16 0 $349

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Brian Skaug's medical specialty?
Dr. Brian Skaug practices Rheumatology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Brian Skaug practice?
Dr. Brian Skaug practices at 6410 Fannin St, Houston, TX 770303000. Office phone: 7134863100.
What is Dr. Brian Skaug's NPI?
Dr. Brian Skaug's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639515554, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Brian Skaug accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Brian Skaug accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Brian Skaug commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.