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Dr. George Nunez JR., MD

Accepting New Patients

(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School

19701 Kingwood Drive Building 2
Kingwood, TX 77339

(281) 358-3702

Dr. George Nunez JR., MD is a gastroenterologist in Kingwood, TX specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Dr. George Nunez JR., MD is affiliated with Astrana Health, HCA Houston Healthcare, HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, Astrana Care Partners of Texas and HOUSTON REGIONAL GASTROENTEROLOGY INSTITUTE PLLC.

Office Locations

19701 Kingwood Drive Building 2
Kingwood, TX 77339

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. George Nunez JR., MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

balloon dilation

diagnostic EGD

diagnostic upper endoscopy

EGD with biopsy

EGD with dilation

EGD with esophageal dilation

EGD with lesion removal

endoscopic esophageal dilation

esophageal balloon dilation

esophageal dilation

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

therapeutic EGD

therapeutic upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy with biopsy

upper endoscopy with dilation

upper endoscopy with esophageal dilation

upper endoscopy with lesion removal

In 2023, Dr. George Nunez JR., MD had a list price for balloon dilation, diagnostic EGD, diagnostic upper endoscopy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with dilation, EGD with esophageal dilation, EGD with lesion removal, endoscopic esophageal dilation, esophageal balloon dilation, esophageal dilation, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), therapeutic EGD, therapeutic upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy with biopsy, upper endoscopy with dilation, upper endoscopy with esophageal dilation, and upper endoscopy with lesion removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

colonoscopy

colonoscopy with biopsy

colonoscopy with lesion removal

endoscopy

gastrointestinal biopsy

gastrointestinal procedures

removal of lesion

In 2023, Dr. George Nunez JR., MD performed more colonoscopy, colonoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with lesion removal, endoscopy, gastrointestinal biopsy, gastrointestinal procedures, and removal of lesion (e.g. growth) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Volume:

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

preventive care

screening colonoscopy

In 2012, Dr. George Nunez JR., MD performed more EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, preventive care, and screening colonoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Nunez JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Kingwood, TX during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Nunez JR., MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	17
balloon dilation	22
catheterization	17
diagnostic procedures	407
doctor visit	730
esophageal dilation	22
gastrointestinal procedures	561
hospital care	756
inpatient care	756
minimally invasive procedures	561
preventive care	73
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	407

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Nunez JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Kingwood, TX during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Nunez JR., MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	24
diagnostic procedures	374
doctor visit	640
esophageal dilation	24
gastrointestinal procedures	508
hospital care	523
inpatient care	523
minimally invasive procedures	508
preventive care	72
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	374

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Nunez JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	257
Female	409

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	536
Black	61
Hispanic	54
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	316
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	82
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Nunez JR., MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	37
Dementia	16
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Nunez JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Kingwood, TX during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Nunez JR., MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	21
diagnostic procedures	446
doctor visit	766
esophageal dilation	21
gastrointestinal procedures	594
hospital care	396
inpatient care	396
minimally invasive procedures	594
preventive care	95
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	446

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Nunez JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	256
Female	449

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	591
Black	0
Hispanic	62
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	364
From 75 to 84	191
85 and over	63
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Nunez JR., MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	37
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Nunez JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Kingwood, TX during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Nunez JR., MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	12
balloon dilation	39
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	418
doctor visit	704
esophageal dilation	39
gastrointestinal procedures	598
hospital care	239
inpatient care	239
minimally invasive procedures	598
preventive care	83
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	418

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Nunez JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	542
Female	806

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1124
Black	80
Hispanic	118
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	700
From 75 to 84	352
85 and over	146
Less than 65	150

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Nunez JR., MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	38
Dementia	15
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Nunez JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Kingwood, TX during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Nunez JR., MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	21
diagnostic procedures	416
doctor visit	718
esophageal dilation	21
gastrointestinal procedures	562
hospital care	113
inpatient care	113
minimally invasive procedures	562
preventive care	94
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	416

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Nunez JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	388

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	523
Black	40
Hispanic	66
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	349
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	60
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Nunez JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	35
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Nunez JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Kingwood, TX during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Nunez JR., MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	19
diagnostic procedures	395
doctor visit	723
esophageal dilation	19
gastrointestinal procedures	532
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
minimally invasive procedures	532
preventive care	102
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	395

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Nunez JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	242
Female	351

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	492
Black	28
Hispanic	58
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	320
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	41
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Nunez JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	37
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Nunez JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Kingwood, TX during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Nunez JR., MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	23
diagnostic procedures	500
doctor visit	902
esophageal dilation	23
gastrointestinal procedures	642
minimally invasive procedures	642
preventive care	104
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	500

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Nunez JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	310
Female	436

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	642
Black	28
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	428
From 75 to 84	219
85 and over	55
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Nunez JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Nunez JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Kingwood, TX during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Nunez JR., MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	32
diagnostic procedures	454
doctor visit	946
esophageal dilation	32
gastrointestinal procedures	637
minimally invasive procedures	637
preventive care	124
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	454

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Nunez JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	332
Female	474

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	687
Black	41
Hispanic	56
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	485
From 75 to 84	233
85 and over	56
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Nunez JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Nunez JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Kingwood, TX during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Nunez JR., MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	13
diagnostic procedures	332
doctor visit	735
esophageal dilation	13
gastrointestinal procedures	443
minimally invasive procedures	443
preventive care	81
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	332

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Nunez JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	252
Female	382

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	528
Black	34
Hispanic	47
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	368
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	49
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Nunez JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Nunez JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Kingwood, TX during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Nunez JR., MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	16
diagnostic procedures	359
doctor visit	677
esophageal dilation	16
gastrointestinal procedures	462
minimally invasive procedures	462
preventive care	87
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	359

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Nunez JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	339

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	483
Black	30
Hispanic	55
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	349
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	31
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Nunez JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Nunez JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Kingwood, TX during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Nunez JR., MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	14
diagnostic procedures	441
doctor visit	784
esophageal dilation	14
gastrointestinal procedures	564
injections	21
minimally invasive procedures	564
preventive care	77
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	441

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Nunez JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	273
Female	367

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	531
Black	26
Hispanic	56
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	372
From 75 to 84	209
85 and over	44
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Nunez JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	4
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Nunez JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. George Nunez JR., MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Kingwood, TX were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

anastomosis	14
balloon dilation	22
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	412
doctor visit	756
esophageal dilation	22
gastrointestinal procedures	554
hospital care	341
injections	21
inpatient care	341
minimally invasive procedures	554
preventive care	90
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	412

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Nunez JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	400

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	33
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	557
Hispanic	56
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	192
85 and over	57
Less than 65	52
65 to 74	368

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Nunez JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Nunez JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	12
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. George Nunez JR., MD graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He completed residency at George Washington University Medical Center. He is certified by the Certification: AMERICAN BOARD OF INTERNAL MEDICINE and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School

Residency: George Washington University Medical Center

Board Certification: Certification: AMERICAN BOARD OF INTERNAL MEDICINE

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. George Nunez JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Astrana Health

HCA Houston Healthcare

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood

Astrana Care Partners of Texas

HOUSTON REGIONAL GASTROENTEROLOGY INSTITUTE PLLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. George Nunez JR., MD has an average of 1.67 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. George Nunez JR., MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Kingwood, TX.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. George Nunez JR., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$978 Humira $519	Creon $274	Moderiba $55	Mavyret $28	Viekira $15	Other $87
AbbVie Inc.	$639 Mavyret $286	Humira $181	Creon $103	Rinvoq $49	Skyrizi $21
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$592 XIFAXAN $511	Trulance $68	Relistor $13
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$450 XIFAXAN $172	XIFAXANIBSD $105	Relistor $77	Uceris $32	APRISO $31	Other $33
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$295 SIMPONI $277	REMICADE $18
Other	$3,114 ENTYVIO $263	LINZESS 290 mcg $167	LINZESS $166	Xeomin $150	VIBERZI $145	Other $2,222

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,994
Education	$57
Consulting Fee	$17

Biography

Dr. George Nunez is an adult gastroenterology specialist in Kingwood, TX. Dr. Nunez is affiliated with Astrana Health and HCA Houston Healthcare. Before completing his residency at George Washington University Medical Center, Dr. Nunez attended medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He has received a 1.5 out of 5 star rating by his patients. According to Astrana Health, Dr. Nunez is currently accepting new patients at his office in KINGWOOD, TX.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Nunez JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

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