2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician NPI 1649769522 MD
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GUS STRAUSS, MD

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in COLLEGE STATION, Texas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
32
Medicare Part D claims · 24 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician avg: 180
Industry payments
$1.6K
29 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: GUS STRAUSS, MD is a Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in COLLEGE STATION, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 32 claims across 24 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $1.6K across 29 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: GUS STRAUSS, MD filed 32 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across COLLEGE STATION, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

GUS STRAUSS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

GUS STRAUSS, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/06/2018

NPI 1649769522

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician

Niche

1,962 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

32 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 180

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician share within Texas

1. Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

GUS STRAUSS, MD is a Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider practicing in COLLEGE STATION, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1649769522. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

GUS STRAUSS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2803 EARL RUDDER FWY S STE 202, COLLEGE STATION, TX, 77845, with a listed phone of (979) 731-8888. NPI 1649769522 was issued on 05/06/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what STRAUSS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 32 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 24 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $297 in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,962 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 180 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

2803 EARL RUDDER FWY S STE 202
COLLEGE STATION, TX 77845

Provider Details

NPI 1649769522
Specialty Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/06/2018

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where GUS STRAUSS, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

ST JOSEPH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
COLLEGE STATION, TX

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for GUS STRAUSS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.6K

Largest payer

Arthrex, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to GUS STRAUSS, MD. To verify GUS STRAUSS, MD's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

32
Total Claims
$297
Total Drug Cost
24
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
32
Total Day Supply
292
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$297

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.38
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: 0

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
19

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician Overview

How GUS STRAUSS, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

1,962
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician Providers in US
52
States with Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician
180
Avg Claims per Provider

GUS STRAUSS, MD's 32 claims are below the specialty average of 180.

Nearby Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician Providers in Texas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as STRAUSS.

Compare Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GUS STRAUSS, MD's specialty?
GUS STRAUSS, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician and practices in COLLEGE STATION, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does GUS STRAUSS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GUS STRAUSS, MD wrote 32 Medicare Part D claims totaling $297 in drug costs for 24 beneficiaries.
Where is GUS STRAUSS, MD located?
GUS STRAUSS, MD is located at 2803 EARL RUDDER FWY S STE 202, COLLEGE STATION, TX, 77845. Phone: (979) 731-8888.
What is GUS STRAUSS, MD's NPI number?
GUS STRAUSS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649769522, issued on 05/06/2018.
How many Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,962 Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider writes 180 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GUS STRAUSS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GUS STRAUSS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ondansetron Odt. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GUS STRAUSS, MD accept Medicare?
GUS STRAUSS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 32 Part D claims and 24 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GUS STRAUSS, MD's credentials?
GUS STRAUSS, MD's NPI is 1649769522 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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