DR. GARY SCOTT BUCHOLZ DPM
NPI 1467446898
Podiatrist in Galveston, TX

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Gary Bucholz is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Gary Bucholz is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and a Home Health Agency (HHA).

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

• Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

• PECOS PAC ID: 648332858

  What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
  A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

• PECOS Enrollment ID: I20081223000231

  What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
  The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

• Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

  What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
  When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
  A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

• Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

• Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

• Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

• Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: No

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Complicated or multiple drainage of skin abscess

This procedure involves draining one or more skin abscesses, which are pockets of pus that form due to an infection. The process includes making a small cut on the abscess, removing the pus, and cleaning the area to promote healing and prevent further infection.

This service was performed 71 times for 49 patients

Correction of toe joint deformity

Correction of toe joint deformity is a procedure to fix misshapen toe joints. This can involve realigning the bones, removing bone or tissue, or implanting devices to improve joint function. It can help reduce pain and improve mobility.

This service was performed 20 times for 20 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

This service was performed 169 times for 87 patients

Lower limb (leg) arthroscopy (minimally invasive joint repair)

Lower limb arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that allows doctors to examine and repair issues in your leg joints. It involves making small incisions through which a tiny camera and instruments are inserted. This technique can help diagnose and treat various joint problems with less pain and quicker recovery time.

This service was performed for 1-10 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

This service was performed 23 times for 23 patients

Outer layer self skin graft of face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes, 100.0 sq cm or 1% body area for infants and children, or less

This procedure involves taking a thin layer of skin from a healthy part of your body and grafting it onto an area that needs healing. This could be your face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, hands, feet, fingers, or toes. The graft will cover up to 100.0 sq cm or 1% of body area for infants and children.

This service was performed 48 times for 29 patients

Preparation of skin graft site of face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes, 100.0 sq cm or 1% body area for infants and children, or less

This procedure involves preparing a specific area of your body, such as the face, scalp, neck, or extremities, for a skin graft. A skin graft is a surgical procedure where healthy skin is transferred to an area of the body that has lost skin. This preparation ensures the graft will take hold effectively.

This service was performed 82 times for 56 patients

Removal of fibrous nerve growth from between toes

This procedure involves the surgical removal of a fibrous nerve growth, often called a neuroma, from between your toes. It's performed to alleviate pain or discomfort caused by this growth. The process is usually done under local anesthesia.

This service was performed 15 times for 15 patients

Removal of foreign body of foot tissue, accessed beneath the skin

This procedure involves the careful extraction of a foreign object lodged in the foot tissue beneath the skin. It's performed under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. The doctor makes a small incision, removes the object, and then closes the wound.

This service was performed 99 times for 71 patients

Removal of inflamed or infected skin, up to 10% of body surface

This procedure involves the surgical removal of inflamed or infected skin covering up to 10% of your body surface. It's done to prevent the spread of infection and promote healing. Local or general anesthesia is used to ensure comfort during the process.

This service was performed 21 times for 13 patients

Removal of noncancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm

This procedure involves the removal of a noncancerous skin growth in areas such as the scalp, neck, hands, or feet. The growth being removed is between 1.1 to 2.0 cm in size. The process is safe, typically involves local anesthesia, and is performed by a healthcare professional.

This service was performed 15 times for 15 patients

Removal of noncancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 2.1-3.0 cm

This procedure involves the removal of a noncancerous growth on the scalp, neck, hands, or feet, between 2.1-3.0 cm in size. The process is typically done under local anesthesia, ensuring comfort. The growth is carefully cut away, promoting healthier skin.

This service was performed 32 times for 32 patients

Removal of skin of fingernail or toenail

This procedure, called a nail avulsion, involves the removal of a fingernail or toenail's skin, usually due to an infection, injury, or abnormal growth. It's performed under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort, and promotes healthy nail regrowth and healing.

This service was performed 28 times for 27 patients

Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail

This procedure involves the gentle removal of the first nail from its bed, often due to injury or infection. It's performed under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. The nail will gradually regrow over time.

This service was performed 12 times for 12 patients

Physician Visit Costs

The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $22.06 for a new patient copayment and $17.83 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 77550 ZIP code area.

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

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