Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Busken, M.D.

Vascular Surgery Physician (CMS: Vascular Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Live Oak, TX

  • NPI 1548313455
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
12501 Judson RD Ste 201
Live Oak, TX 782334117
(210) 369-9151
fax (210) 616-2293
Additional location
602 E 72Nd St
Savannah, GA 314054913
(912) 819-7878

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 5, 2020
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2086S0129X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Texas #P5160 · Georgia #001927

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1548313455. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,457
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$352,920
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 459 264 $87
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml 239 11 $0
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 191 125 $124
37253 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel 160 35 $67
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 148 127 $180
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts 147 94 $172
93971 Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 115 53 $116
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 98 83 $184
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts 96 79 $229
36465 Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance 88 40 $1,246

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Live Oak Vascular Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 84. This provider delivers 29× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,457
Transactions
47
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
W. L. Gore & Associates, INC. 7 $947.46
AngioDynamics, INC. 18 $633.06
Endologix LLC 8 $362.38
Inari Medical, INC. 9 $230.60
Penumbra, INC. 1 $143.91
Veryan Medical Incorporated 1 $69.23
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $29.45
Cook Medical LLC 1 $20.89
Philips North America LLC 1 $19.88

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,709
Travel and Lodging
$748

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
281
Patients
91
Total drug cost
$34,435
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 84 31 $1,382
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 62 29 $489
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 49 20 $619
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 33 11 $19,962
Gabapentin Generic 27 0 $379
Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) Brand 14 0 $11,546
Cilostazol Generic 12 0 $57

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Busken's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Busken practices Vascular Surgery Physician in Live Oak, TX.
Where does Dr. Christopher Busken practice?
Dr. Christopher Busken practices at 12501 Judson RD Ste 201, Live Oak, TX 782334117. Office phone: 2103699151.
What is Dr. Christopher Busken's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Busken's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548313455, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Busken accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Busken accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Busken commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (HCPCS Q9967); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.