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  3. Houston Urologic Surgicenter, Llc
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Organization

Houston Urologic Surgicenter, Llc

NPI: 1568906212
Houston, TX
7 years of data
Ambulatory Surgical Center
$6.0M
Total Payments
13.9K
Beneficiaries
15.0K
Services
24.66x
Markup Ratio

Peer Comparison

95th
percentile in specialty
This provider$6.0M
Specialty median$657.1K

๐Ÿ“‹ Key Findings

1Billed $6.0M over 7 years
224.66x markup ratio (above median)
395th percentile in Ambulatory Surgical Center by payments
4Payments surged 101% in 2018
520 procedures with >3x markup
โœ“ No flags detected

๐Ÿ”Ž Data Analysis

This provider's $6.0M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 95th percentile of Ambulatory Surgical Center providers nationally.

Their average markup ratio of 24.66x is significantly above the specialty median of 6.1x.

AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.

Annual Medicare Payments

Annual Services Provided

Avg Payment per Service

Markup Ratio Over Time

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Notable: Payments increased 101% in 2018

Year-over-year payment surges can indicate changes in practice volume, new services, or billing pattern shifts.

Submitted Charges vs. Medicare Payments

Average per-service amounts submitted by the provider compared to what Medicare actually paid โ€” the gap represents the markup.

YearAvg SubmittedAvg PaidMarkup RatioGap per ServiceTotal PaymentsServicesBeneficiaries
2017$10.7K$822.9912.94x$9.8K$665.4K1.6K1.5K
2018$13.7K$1.5K9.11x$12.2K$1.3M2.7K2.4K
2019$12.3K$884.8913.87x$11.4K$794.4K2.4K2.2K
2020$9.8K$639.2615.34x$9.2K$589.0K1.9K1.8K
2021$11.8K$715.2616.44x$11.0K$728.3K2.2K2.1K
2022$16.2K$1.8K8.78x$14.4K$911.2K2.3K2.1K
2023$19.0K$2.2K8.84x$16.9K$960.3K1.9K1.8K

Top Procedures (20)

52000Diagnostic examination of the bladder and bladder canal (urethra) using an endoscopeโš  48.9x markup
$1.6M
7.3K services$220.48/svc48.94x markup
55700Biopsy of prostate glandโš  17.5x markup
$1.5M
2.4K services$620.17/svc17.48x markup
64590Insertion or replacement of peripheral or gastric neurostimulator generatorโš  3.7x markup
$601.0K
43 services$14.0K/svc3.73x markup
52356Crushing of stone in urinary duct (ureter) with stent using an endoscopeโš  13.0x markup
$299.4K
199 services$1.5K/svc13.01x markup
52287Examination with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscopeโš  17.5x markup
$274.4K
439 services$625.10/svc17.54x markup
64561Insertion of sacral nerve neurostimulator electrodes, accessed through the skinโš  10.3x markup
$232.3K
65 services$3.6K/svc10.26x markup
50590Shock wave crushing of kidney stonesโš  12.6x markup
$217.5K
168 services$1.3K/svc12.58x markup
52648Laser vaporization of prostate including control of bleeding using an endoscopeโš  13.3x markup
$199.6K
130 services$1.5K/svc13.26x markup
52332Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscopeโš  15.2x markup
$167.0K
199 services$839.08/svc15.17x markup
52204Biopsy of the bladder using an endoscopeโš  17.5x markup
$155.5K
256 services$607.45/svc17.51x markup
64581Incision to insert sacral nerve neurostimulator electrodesโš  7.9x markup
$154.2K
39 services$4.0K/svc7.94x markup
52310Removal of foreign body, stone, or stent from bladder canal (urethra) or bladder using an endoscopeโš  13.0x markup
$144.5K
236 services$612.35/svc12.96x markup
76872Ultrasound of rectumโš  96.3x markup
$118.5K
2.6K services$44.87/svc96.34x markup
52234Destruction and/or removal of (0.5 to 2.0 centimeters) small growths of the bladder using an endoscopeโš  9.9x markup
$110.5K
113 services$978.24/svc9.95x markup
52281Dilation of bladder canal (urethra) using an endoscopeโš  16.9x markup
$90.5K
147 services$615.81/svc16.93x markup
55040Removal of fluid accumulation in one testicle and sperm reservoirโš  12.1x markup
$23.9K
22 services$1.1K/svc12.09x markup
52276Incision of the bladder canal (urethra) using an endoscopeโš  17.0x markup
$20.3K
34 services$596.05/svc16.96x markup
52351Diagnostic examination of the bladder, bladder canal (urethra), and urinary duct (ureter) or kidney using an endoscopeโš  16.8x markup
$19.7K
26 services$758.69/svc16.81x markup
52235Destruction and/or removal of (2.0 to 5.0 centimeters) medium growths of the bladder and bladder canal (urethra) using an endoscopeโš  11.6x markup
$12.0K
14 services$857.40/svc11.63x markup
52317Crushing, fragmenting, and removal of (less than 2.5 centimeters) bladder stoneโš  6.7x markup
$10.7K
12 services$894.67/svc6.72x markup
Show detailed table โ–พ
CodeDescriptionServicesPaymentsAvg/ServiceMarkup
52000Diagnostic examination of the bladder and bladder canal (urethra) using an endoscope7.3K$1.6M$220.4848.94x
55700Biopsy of prostate gland2.4K$1.5M$620.1717.48x
64590Insertion or replacement of peripheral or gastric neurostimulator generator43$601.0K$14.0K3.73x
52356Crushing of stone in urinary duct (ureter) with stent using an endoscope199$299.4K$1.5K13.01x
52287Examination with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope439$274.4K$625.1017.54x
64561Insertion of sacral nerve neurostimulator electrodes, accessed through the skin65$232.3K$3.6K10.26x
50590Shock wave crushing of kidney stones168$217.5K$1.3K12.58x
52648Laser vaporization of prostate including control of bleeding using an endoscope130$199.6K$1.5K13.26x
52332Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope199$167.0K$839.0815.17x
52204Biopsy of the bladder using an endoscope256$155.5K$607.4517.51x
64581Incision to insert sacral nerve neurostimulator electrodes39$154.2K$4.0K7.94x
52310Removal of foreign body, stone, or stent from bladder canal (urethra) or bladder using an endoscope236$144.5K$612.3512.96x
76872Ultrasound of rectum2.6K$118.5K$44.8796.34x
52234Destruction and/or removal of (0.5 to 2.0 centimeters) small growths of the bladder using an endoscope113$110.5K$978.249.95x
52281Dilation of bladder canal (urethra) using an endoscope147$90.5K$615.8116.93x
55040Removal of fluid accumulation in one testicle and sperm reservoir22$23.9K$1.1K12.09x
52276Incision of the bladder canal (urethra) using an endoscope34$20.3K$596.0516.96x
52351Diagnostic examination of the bladder, bladder canal (urethra), and urinary duct (ureter) or kidney using an endoscope26$19.7K$758.6916.81x
52235Destruction and/or removal of (2.0 to 5.0 centimeters) medium growths of the bladder and bladder canal (urethra) using an endoscope14$12.0K$857.4011.63x
52317Crushing, fragmenting, and removal of (less than 2.5 centimeters) bladder stone12$10.7K$894.676.72x

Markup Analysis

Charge-to-Payment Ratio

24.66x

This provider submits charges 24.66 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.

What This Means

A markup ratio of 24.66x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $2466. This is higher than the national average.

Location

Houston, TX

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Similar Providers

Other Ambulatory Surgical Center providers in TX for peer comparison.

Houston Urologic Surgicenter, Llc (you)
$6.0M
Ophthalmology Surgery Center Of Dallas, Llc
$76.6M
Round Rock Surgery Center Llc
$56.6M
Amarillo Cataract And Eye Surgery
$33.3M
Show detailed table โ–พ
ProviderLocationTotal PaymentsStatus
Ophthalmology Surgery Center Of Dallas, LlcDallas, TX$76.6Mโœ“ Clear
Round Rock Surgery Center LlcRound Rock, TX$56.6Mโœ“ Clear
Amarillo Cataract And Eye SurgeryAmarillo, TX$33.3Mโœ“ Clear

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  • โ€ข Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data (2014-2023)
  • โ€ข National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES)

Last Updated: February 2026 (data through 2023, the latest CMS release)

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