Sergio R. Burguete, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS), INTERNAL MEDICINE
Sergio R. Burguete, MD practices as part of a group pulmonologist practice in Live Oak, TX. A University of Texas Medical School at Houston graduate since 2005, he brings 21+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS claims data).
Older · 1470dNPPES updated 2022-04-27 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202349.34/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-34.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better29%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-53.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
474
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
99
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
445
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $475k
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 COPD.
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
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+39%) — 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 (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.0k received from industry
40 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Sergio R. Burguete's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2005
Mcgovern Medical School at Uthealth Houston
Board certified · Apr 26, 2022
CMS-verified certification date
21 years in practice
Experienced
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
University of Texas Medical School at Houston (Class of 2005)
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Sergio R. Burguete
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sergio R. Burguete for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Live Oak 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 Sergio R. Burguete
NPI records show Dr. Burguete as active with telehealth listed in Live Oak, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (210) 655-6400.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sergio R. Burguete
Practice Location
12709 Toepperwein Rd 201, Live Oak, TX 78233-3258
Mailing Address
12709 Toepperwein Rd 201, Live Oak, TX 78233-3258
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