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- 7200 Cambrigde St., Neurology Department 9Th Floor, Houston, TX 77030
About Dr. Cuascut
Fernando X. Cuascut, M.D is a healthcare provider in Houston, TX specializing in neurology. According to Medicare claims data, Fernando cared for 402 Medicare patients across 4,011 services. The services billed most often include injection, denosumab, 1 mg, injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, 5 mg, and infusion, normal saline solution, 250 cc. This provider record is associated with NPI 1134531692.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (713) 798-6147
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7200 CAMBRIGDE ST. NEUROLOGY DEPARTMENT 9TH FLOOR
Houston, TX 77030
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Neurology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Headache and facial pain
Memory and cognition
Movement disorders
Neuromuscular and peripheral nerve
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Carpal tunnel
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
Seizures and epilepsy
Stroke and vascular
Brain & Spine
Brain tumors
Head & Facial Pain
Memory & Cognitive
Movement Disorders
Nerve Compression
Sleep & Movement
Spine and nerve
Spine, brain injury, and functional
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultation and testing
Consultations & Exams
Consultations and exams
Device management
Diagnostic Testing
- Cognitive and memory screening
- Genetic Testing for Neurological Disorders
- Neuromuscular Ultrasound
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Tap Test
- Tilt Table Test
Infusion and medical therapies
Infusions & Therapies
- IVIG Infusion Therapy
- Migraine Preventive Injections and Infusions
- MS Disease-Modifying Infusion Therapy
- Plasmapheresis
Injections & Pain Relief
- Botox Injections for Excessive Drooling
- Botox Injections for Muscle Spasms and Dystonia
- Trigger Point Injections
Medication Management
Neuromodulation
Office procedures
Trauma & Injury
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,011 services · 402 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
| Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96413 |
125 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96401 |
91 | Too few peers to compare |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96365 |
68 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Administration of chemotherapy into vein, each additional hour | Treatment | 96415 |
42 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Injection of additional new drug or substance into vein | Treatment | 96375 |
40 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
| Injection, denosumab, 1 mg | Drug given | J0897 |
2,040 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, 5 mg | Drug given | J2919 |
1,250 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Infusion, normal saline solution, 250 cc | Drug given | J7050 |
216 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| 5% dextrose/water (500 ml = 1 unit) | Drug given | J7060 |
29 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other neurologists in Houston 8
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Fernando X. Cuascut?
Fernando X. Cuascut is a neurologist in Houston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Neurology”.
NPI registry
What is Fernando X. Cuascut's address?
Fernando X. Cuascut is listed at 7200 Cambrigde St. Neurology Department 9Th Floor, Houston, TX 77030. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Fernando X. Cuascut?
The number on file is (713) 798-6147. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Fernando X. Cuascut's NPI number?
Fernando X. Cuascut's National Provider Identifier is 1134531692. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
How long has Fernando X. Cuascut been practicing?
Fernando X. Cuascut has 12+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2014. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What procedures does Fernando X. Cuascut perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Fernando X. Cuascut performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less and administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Fernando X. Cuascut confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Fernando X. Cuascut. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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