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Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD

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(Dr. Mario Osvaldo Kapusta, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Cardiothoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery

National University of La Plata (1973)

Professional interests include: lung issues, esophagus problems, vascular surgery procedures, and more.

3333 Bayshore Boulevard Suite 260
Pasadena, TX 77504

(281) 864-3562

Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Houston, TX specializing in cardiothoracic surgery and vascular surgery. He graduated from National University of La Plata in 1973 and has 53 years of experience. Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD is affiliated with Memorial Hermann, Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center (TMC) and SRINIVAS RAO MD PA.

Office Locations

11221 Katy Freeway Suite 115
Houston, TX 77079

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1920 Country Place Parkway Suite 110
Pearland, TX 77584

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Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center (TMC)

3333 Bayshore Boulevard Suite 260
Pasadena, TX 77504

(281) 864-3562

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5585 Weslayan Street
Houston, TX 77005

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605 Medical Court Suite 101
Brenham, TX 77833

(281) 888-1464

(713) 640-5938

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Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center (TMC)

635 Medical Parkway
Brenham, TX 77833

(281) 888-1464

(713) 640-5938

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9303 Pinecroft Drive Suite 350
The Woodlands, TX 77380

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Some issues Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2013 were ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	17
vascular procedures	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2015 were ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	26
vascular procedures	26

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD treated during 2015 were high cholesterol, hypertension and depression.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2016 were ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	22
vascular procedures	22

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	21

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	24
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2017 were ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	17
vascular procedures	17

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2018 were ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	23
vascular procedures	23

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2019 were ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD for Medicare patients.

ultrasound (sonogram)	11
vascular procedures	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol.

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2021 were ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	15
vascular procedures	15

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2022 were ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	117
ultrasound (sonogram)	96
vascular procedures	96

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	74
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Houston, TX were ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

doctor visit	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	28
vascular procedures	28

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	8
Female	15

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	10
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	4
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	13

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD From 2013 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	37
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	7
Depression	5
Chronic Kidney Disease	2
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	2
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	4
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Dementia	0
Cancer	1

Education & Training

Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD graduated from National University of La Plata in 1973. He completed residency at University of Texas Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Oklahoma.

Medical School: National University of La Plata (1973)

Residency: University of Texas Affiliated Hospitals (1981)

Licensed In: Oklahoma

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Memorial Hermann

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center (TMC)

SRINIVAS RAO MD PA

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Medicare Advantage, Employers Health Network, United Healthcare, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, WellPoint, Aetna Medicare, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Aetna Most Benefit Plans, Community Health Choice Star, Memorial Hermann Solutions, WorkLink Worker's Comp, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, HMO Blue Texas, Aetna Memorial Hermann and BCBS BAV Blue Advantage HMO Exchange.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Mario O. Kapusta, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Medicare Advantage

Employers Health Network

United Healthcare

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

WellPoint

Aetna Medicare

Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO

Aetna Most Benefit Plans

Community Health Choice Star

Memorial Hermann Solutions

WorkLink Worker's Comp

Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP

HMO Blue Texas

Aetna Memorial Hermann

BCBS BAV Blue Advantage HMO Exchange

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$164 Varithena Administration Pack $164
Medtronic, Inc.	$62 VenaSeal $62

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$227

Biography

Dr. Mario Kapusta sees patients in Houston, TX, Brenham, TX, and Pearland, TX. His medical specialties are vascular surgery and cardiothoracic surgery. These areas are among Dr. Kapusta's clinical interests: heart problems, heart surgery, and vascular disease. He most likely takes WellPoint, Aetna Medicare, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. He obtained his medical school training at National University of La Plata and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas. Dr. Kapusta (or staff) is conversant in Spanish and Yiddish. He is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center (TMC). Dr. Kapusta has an open panel in Brenham, TX according to Memorial Hermann.