Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joel Passer, M.D.

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Neurological Surgery Physician · Neurological Surgery Physician · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1003251554
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 88.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 770304000
(713) 792-6161
Additional location
3401 N Broad St, 5Th Fl, Parkinson Pavilion, Ste C535
Philadelphia, PA 191405103
(215) 707-3094
fax (215) 707-3831
Additional location
41 Mall RD
Burlington, MA 018054000
(781) 744-8085
Mailing address
Lahey Provider Enrollment Department 41 Mall Road
Burlington, MA 018050001

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 29, 2021
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Massachusetts #290194 · Pennsylvania #MD459587 · Texas #S5244
Medicaid
TX #412619501

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1003251554. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
427
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$42,167
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 188 154 $70
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 48 48 $140
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 44 44 $88
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 41 41 $138
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 37 35 $104
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 22 16 $84
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 19 16 $126
61781 Computer-assisted procedure inside brain 15 15 $246
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 13 13 $70

In context: peer comparison

Among 42 peers in Houston Neurological Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 37. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Joel Passer's medical specialty?
Dr. Joel Passer practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Joel Passer practice?
Dr. Joel Passer practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 770304000. Office phone: 7137926161.
What is Dr. Joel Passer's NPI?
Dr. Joel Passer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003251554, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joel Passer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joel Passer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joel Passer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.