Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Jorge Betanco, MD
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Houston, TX
- NPI 1558417147
- Accepts Medicare
- 20 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1401 St. Joseph Parkway
Houston, TX 770028301
(713) 756-8537
fax (713) 756-8538 - Mailing address
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4299 San Felipe, Suite 300
Houston, TX 770272916
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 5, 2012
- Year of graduation
- 2006 — 20 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Texas #N3497 · Colorado #TL-1979
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1558417147. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,598
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$175,134
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 1,283 | 141 | $108 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 145 | 119 | $103 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 122 | 107 | $156 | |
G0316 |
Prolonged hospital inpatient or observation care evaluation and management service(s) beyond the total time for the primary service (when the primary service has been selected using time on the date of the primary service); each additional 15 minutes by th | 25 | 16 | $28 | |
99497 |
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | 23 | 20 | $69 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 393 peers in this city , average services per provider: 127. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
225
Patients
109
Total drug cost
$25,276
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 48 | 0 | $587 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 30 | 27 | $408 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 27 | 13 | $177 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 23 | 18 | $197 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 22 | 14 | $15,552 |
| Brilinta (Ticagrelor) | Brand | 18 | 0 | $8,010 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 17 | 15 | $98 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 15 | 0 | $119 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 14 | 11 | $95 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 11 | 11 | $33 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Jorge Betanco's medical specialty?
Dr. Jorge Betanco practices Internal Medicine Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Jorge Betanco practice?
Dr. Jorge Betanco practices at 1401 St. Joseph Parkway, Houston, TX 770028301. Office phone: 7137568537.
What is Dr. Jorge Betanco's NPI?
Dr. Jorge Betanco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558417147, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Jorge Betanco accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Jorge Betanco accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Jorge Betanco commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.