Gerald Buchert, P.A.
NPI 1023049277 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Bellaire, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gerald Buchert, P.A. is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Bellaire, TX (NPI 1023049277).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023049277
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA03481 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
513 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Entire Middle and Lower Spine, 2-3 Views72082 | 112 | $59 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 104 | $77 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 97 | $34 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 94 | $109 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 37 | $95 |
| X-Ray of Upper Spine, 2-3 Views72040 | 27 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 224 | 98 |
| Gabapentin | 182 | 77 |
| Methocarbamol | 75 | 50 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 35 | 22 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 33 | 23 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 24 | 17 |
| Methylprednisolone | 19 | 19 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they include cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$31,801 across 75 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-06
- Last updated
- 2025-11-05
- Certified
- 2025-11-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gerald Buchert's NPI number?
- Gerald Buchert's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023049277, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gerald Buchert's specialty?
- Gerald Buchert is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Gerald Buchert located?
- Gerald Buchert's practice location on file with NPPES is 5420 West Loop S Ste 2100, Bellaire, TX 77401-2117.
- What is Gerald Buchert's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gerald Buchert is (713) 486-0910.
- Does Gerald Buchert accept Medicare?
- Gerald Buchert is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gerald Buchert's NPI active?
- Yes — Gerald Buchert's NPI (1023049277) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.