Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. William Brendel, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (CMS: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) · Internal Medicine Physician · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1720245871
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
11800 Astoria Blvd, Rehabilitation Medicine
Houston, TX 770896041
(281) 929-6259
fax (281) 929-6365

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 31, 2012
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208100000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Texas #P1729 · Texas #BP10032001 · Washington #ML60095617

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720245871. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
984
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$99,773
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 601 151 $81
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 170 145 $131
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 118 53 $122
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 50 49 $178
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 45 43 $118

In context: peer comparison

Among 35 peers in Houston Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician, average services per provider: 203. This provider delivers 4.8× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
198
Patients
180
Total drug cost
$8,981
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 37 36 $202
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 30 24 $267
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 21 21 $143
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 17 17 $88
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 13 13 $7,798
Losartan Potassium Generic 12 12 $47
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 12 12 $46
Tramadol Hcl Generic 12 12 $21
Carvedilol Generic 11 11 $76
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 11 0 $59

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. William Brendel's medical specialty?
Dr. William Brendel practices Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. William Brendel practice?
Dr. William Brendel practices at 11800 Astoria Blvd, Houston, TX 770896041. Office phone: 2819296259.
What is Dr. William Brendel's NPI?
Dr. William Brendel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720245871, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. William Brendel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. William Brendel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. William Brendel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.