Ross Reul, M.D.
NPI 1972690428 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ross Reul, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1972690428).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972690428
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- J7839 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
182 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 45 | $16 |
| Exclusion of Appendage of Left Upper Chamber of Heart Performed During Other Procedure on Chest33268 | 44 | $131 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 37 | $1,855 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Vein Or Artery Graft, 1 Graft33517 | 19 | $189 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Vein Or Artery Graft, 2 Grafts33518 | 19 | $422 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 2 Grafts33534 | 18 | $1,979 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$1,979 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,207 across 19 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
- 2006-10-06
- Last updated
- 2017-08-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ross Reul's NPI number?
- Ross Reul's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972690428, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ross Reul's specialty?
- Ross Reul is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ross Reul located?
- Ross Reul's practice location on file with NPPES is 6550 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030-2717.
- What is Ross Reul's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ross Reul is (713) 441-5200.
- Does Ross Reul accept Medicare?
- Ross Reul is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ross Reul's NPI active?
- Yes — Ross Reul's NPI (1972690428) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-08-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.