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Dr. Gerardo Bueso, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
- NPI 1578658001
- Accepts Medicare
- 54 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
5711 Almeda RD
Houston, TX 770047303
(713) 520-8385
fax (713) 520-5029
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 27, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 1972 — 54 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RE0101X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #F7711
- Medicaid
- TX #115905501
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578658001. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
11,100
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$573,267
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99423 |
Online digital evaluation and management service for an established patient for up to 7 days, total time 21 or more minutes | 1,796 | 102 | $47 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 1,387 | 492 | $91 | |
82962 |
Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument | 1,159 | 312 | $3 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 778 | 53 | $80 | |
99422 |
Online digital evaluation and management service for an established patient for up to 7 days, total time 11-20 minutes | 776 | 102 | $30 | |
83036 |
Hemoglobin a1c level | 723 | 291 | $10 | |
99457 |
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes | 643 | 117 | $49 | |
99454 |
Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days | 496 | 103 | $50 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 374 | 239 | $129 | |
71046 |
X-ray of chest, 2 views | 302 | 252 | $34 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 59 peers in Houston Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician, average services per provider: 198. This provider delivers 56× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,681
Transactions
113
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Laboratories | 7 | $360.00 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 19 | $312.15 | |
| Corcept Therapeutics | 11 | $220.42 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 12 | $166.12 | |
| Mannkind Corporation | 10 | $164.22 | |
| Recordati_Rare_Diseases_INC. | 7 | $159.80 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 12 | $155.94 | |
| Amgen INC. | 10 | $146.47 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 2 | $142.39 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 6 | $116.63 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 3 | $107.95 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 3 | $82.53 | |
| Esperion Therapeutics, INC. | 5 | $80.44 | |
| Exact Sciences Corporation | 3 | $69.67 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 3 | $65.89 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
5,877
Patients
1,790
Total drug cost
$2,711,278
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 813 | 267 | $10,356 |
| Ozempic (Semaglutide) | Brand | 809 | 185 | $1,431,756 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 708 | 194 | $13,328 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 690 | 219 | $10,669 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 458 | 160 | $9,763 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 420 | 147 | $4,886 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 373 | 124 | $7,931 |
| Trulicity (Dulaglutide) | Brand | 280 | 68 | $509,264 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 277 | 87 | $3,003 |
| Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) | Brand | 191 | 64 | $272,896 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Gerardo Bueso's medical specialty?
Dr. Gerardo Bueso practices Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Gerardo Bueso practice?
Dr. Gerardo Bueso practices at 5711 Almeda RD, Houston, TX 770047303. Office phone: 7135208385.
What is Dr. Gerardo Bueso's NPI?
Dr. Gerardo Bueso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578658001, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Gerardo Bueso accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Gerardo Bueso accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Gerardo Bueso commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Online digital evaluation and management service for an established patient for up to 7 days, total time 21 or more minutes (HCPCS 99423); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument (HCPCS 82962). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.