DR. SAMUEL BENJAMIN MAGNUS-LAWSON
NPI 1235160904
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Houston, TX

Q: What is Samuel Magnus-lawson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samuel Magnus-lawson is 1235160904. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 5, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Ben Magnus-Lawson M.D..

Q: What is Samuel Magnus-lawson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Active since July 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1315 ST JOSEPH PKWY, SUITE 1704, HOUSTON, TX 77002(713) 655-0303(713) 655-0302 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Dr. Samuel Benjamin Magnus-lawson NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. SAMUEL BENJAMIN MAGNUS-LAWSON (NPI 1235160904) is an individual nephrology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (G4344) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1973).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235160904

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X

Provider Legal NameDR. SAMUEL BENJAMIN MAGNUS-LAWSON

Location Address1315 ST JOSEPH PKWY, SUITE 1704Houston, TX 77002-8233

Mailing Address1315 St Joseph Pkwy, Suite 1704Houston, TX 77002-8233 · (713) 655-0303 · Fax (713) 655-0302

Phone(713) 655-0303

Fax(713) 655-0302

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1973

Enumeration DateJuly 5, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2010

✔ NPI 1235160904 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RN0300X

License✔ Licensed in TX · G4344

Definition

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

1315 ST JOSEPH PKWY, Houston, TX 77002

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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Dr. Ben Magnus-lawson M.d.

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified00FQ32TX · Provider Number

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Samuel Benjamin Magnus-lawson is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2365416708

PECOS Enrollment IDI20101208001242

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90960

Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies your blood using a machine. It helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can't do their job. This service includes 4 or more visits per month with a physician to monitor your health and adjust your treatment as needed.

110 services12 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

35 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77002 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$134.06 typical visit price

range $58.24 – $176.98

Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$102.71 typical visit price

range $18.60 – $143.93

Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan

Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…

88%255 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy

The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period

97%95 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

97%565 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

100%276 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

1%393 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine

94%255 patients5/55-star benchmark: 90%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

78%308 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization

Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization

87%415 patients4/55-star benchmark: 88%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

Patients tobacco: 99% · 181 patients

99%181 patients

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

43%393 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Patients 2+: 0% · 255 patients

0%255 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS CLINICAL LABORATORIES INC

Clinical Medical Laboratory

1315 ST JOSEPH PKWY
HOUSTON, TX 77002

Harris County (713) 654-8128

DR. GARLAND WILLIAM GOSSETT M.D.

Specialist

1315 ST JOSEPH PKWY, STE 1003
HOUSTON, TX 77002

Harris County (713) 659-2666

GERALD RATINOV, MD

Specialist

1315 ST JOSEPH PKWY, SUITE 1004
HOUSTON, TX 77002

Harris County (713) 654-1800

DR. WEILIE KRISTIN S. TJOA

Obstetrics & Gynecology

1315 ST JOSEPH PKWY, 1007
HOUSTON, TX 77002

Harris County (713) 951-9996

DEMETRIO P TAGAROPULOS M.D.

Specialist

1315 ST JOSEPH PKWY, SUITE #1700
HOUSTON, TX 77002

Harris County (713) 652-5011

DR. HECTOR RUBEN PIERANTONI M.D.

Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)

1315 ST JOSEPH PKWY, SUITE 1703
HOUSTON, TX 77002

Harris County (713) 751-0794

SARASWATI P REDDY MD

Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)

1315 ST JOSEPH PKWY, SUITE 1801
HOUSTON, TX 77002

Harris County (713) 659-9800

E. LEON ETTER II MD PA

Surgery

1315 ST JOSEPH PKWY, SUITE 1708
HOUSTON, TX 77002

Harris County (713) 739-1391

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Samuel Magnus-lawson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samuel Magnus-lawson is 1235160904. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 5, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Ben Magnus-Lawson M.D..

Where is Samuel Magnus-lawson located?

Samuel Magnus-lawson practices at 1315 St Joseph Pkwy Suite 1704, Houston, TX 77002. The listed phone number is (713) 655-0303.

What is Samuel Magnus-lawson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Samuel Magnus-lawson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Samuel Magnus-lawson is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Samuel Magnus-lawson accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Molina Healthcare list Samuel Magnus-lawson as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Samuel Magnus-lawson was last updated on July 8, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.