Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. George van Buren, M.D.
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgical Oncology Physician · Houston, TX
- NPI 1316161128
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 87.6 / 100 · 2023
- 23 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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1504 Taub Loop
Houston, TX 770301608
(713) 873-8890 - Additional location
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6620 Main St, Suite 1375
Houston, TX 770302348
(713) 798-8070 - Mailing address
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1709 Dryden RD, Suite 1500
Houston, TX 770302400
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 3, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2003 — 23 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #M5961
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1316161128. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
172
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$19,621
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 51 | 43 | $100 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 43 | 24 | $81 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 20 | 20 | $186 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 19 | 18 | $147 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 16 | 16 | $134 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 12 | 12 | $137 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 11 | 11 | $68 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 79 peers in Houston Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 39. This provider delivers 4.4× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$29
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, INC. | 1 | $29.18 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
132
Patients
58
Total drug cost
$110,828
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creon (Lipase/Protease/Amylase) | Brand | 48 | 12 | $110,111 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 28 | 24 | $91 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 16 | 11 | $127 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 15 | 11 | $115 |
| Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) | Brand | 13 | 0 | $155 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 12 | 0 | $229 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. George van Buren's medical specialty?
Dr. George van Buren practices Surgery Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. George van Buren practice?
Dr. George van Buren practices at 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 770301608. Office phone: 7138738890.
What is Dr. George van Buren's NPI?
Dr. George van Buren's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316161128, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. George van Buren accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. George van Buren accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. George van Buren commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.