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BRENT J VASUT M.D.
NPI 1679660237
Emergency Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since October 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
211 HIGHLAND CROSS DR, SUITE 275, HOUSTON, TX 77073(281) 784-1500(281) 784-1522 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 7, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Brent J Vasut M.d. NPPES

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

BRENT J VASUT M.D. (NPI 1679660237) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (L2724) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At Houston (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679660237
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameBRENT J VASUTCredential: M.D.
Location Address211 HIGHLAND CROSS DR, SUITE 275Houston, TX 77073-1733
Mailing Address211 Highland Cross Dr, Suite 275Houston, TX 77073-1733 · (281) 784-1500 · Fax (281) 784-1522
Phone(281) 784-1500
Fax(281) 784-1522
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateOctober 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 7, 2010
✔ NPI 1679660237 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · L2724
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
211 HIGHLAND CROSS DR, Houston, TX 77073
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Other Identifiers 9

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified83271NTX
Medicaid135867310TX
Other8BX676TX · Bcbstx
Medicare UPING61988TX
Other1679660237TX · Tricare South
Other1679660237TX · Bcbstx
Medicare PINP00683573TX
Medicaid142045701TX
Medicare PIN8L9790TX

Accepted Insurance

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

Brent J Vasut M.d. 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 ID941367700
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090323000093
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 3

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
78 services73 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
65 services62 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
15 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

Acute Care Hospitals · Galveston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number450018
Location301 University BoulevardGalveston, TX 77555 · Galveston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77073 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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

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.

JEFFREY R BEERS MD
Emergency Medicine
211 HIGHLAND CROSS DR, SUITE 275
HOUSTON, TX 77073
Harris County (325) 829-1058
PAMELA A HALL M.D.
Emergency Medicine
211 HIGHLAND CROSS DR, SUITE 275
HOUSTON, TX 77073
Harris County (281) 784-1500
DR. CHRISTOPHER R GRIEVES M.D.
Emergency Medicine
211 HIGHLAND CROSS DR, SUITE 275
HOUSTON, TX 77073
Harris County (281) 784-1500
REYMUNDO RAMIREZ QUIROGA NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
211 HIGHLAND CROSS DR, SUITE 275
HOUSTON, TX 77073
Harris County (281) 784-1500
MELODY WILLIAMS PA
Physician Assistant
211 HIGHLAND CROSS DR, STE 275
HOUSTON, TX 77073
Harris County (281) 784-1111
GREGORY MICHAEL GIBBONS M.D.
Emergency Medicine
211 HIGHLAND CROSS DR, #275
HOUSTON, TX 77073
Harris County (281) 784-1500
DR. AMELIA RUTH-DESIRET SHELBY-NWOKEJI M.D.
Emergency Medicine
211 HIGHLAND CROSS DR, SUITE 275
HOUSTON, TX 77073
Harris County (281) 784-1500
CHERYL LYNN CALHOUN NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
211 HIGHLAND CROSS DR, SUITE 275
HOUSTON, TX 77073
Harris County (281) 784-1500

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 Brent Vasut's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brent Vasut is 1679660237. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 6, 2006.

Where is Brent Vasut located?

Brent Vasut practices at 211 Highland Cross Dr Suite 275, Houston, TX 77073. The listed phone number is (281) 784-1500.

What is Brent Vasut's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Brent Vasut enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brent Vasut 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 Brent Vasut accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Oscar Insurance Company list Brent Vasut 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.

Is Brent Vasut affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Brent Vasut is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brent Vasut was last updated on May 7, 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.