Gerald R Buchert, P.A.
Gerald R Buchert is a Surgical Physician Assistant based in Bellaire, TX with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across TX can see Gerald R Buchert, P.A. in person in Bellaire or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 24+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Bellaire area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
Older · 199dNPPES updated 2025-11-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better26.62%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+21.5 pts)
26.62% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
378
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
395
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,251
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $11k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$31.8k received from industry
75 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Gerald R Buchert's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Nov 4, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
24 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363AS0400X
Virtual Medical Care With Gerald R Buchert
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Gerald R Buchert for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Bellaire required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gerald R Buchert
Dr. Buchert is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Bellaire, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (713) 486-0910.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Gerald R Buchert
Practice Location
5420 West Loop S Ste 2100, Bellaire, TX 77401-2117
Mailing Address
5420 West Loop S Ste 2100, Bellaire, TX 77401-2117
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