Doctor Profile

Gastroenterology · Gastroenterology

Robert W. Klapheke

MD · Gastroenterology · University Of Louisville School Of Medicine
3101 HWY 71 E
SUITE 207
Bastrop, TX 78602
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 12 Years Practicing
793
Medicare Patients / yr
17
Procedures Billed
12
Years Practicing
1
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Klapheke

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Texas, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Klapheke is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 78602, TX — the Gastroenterology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Klapheke Does

Dr. Klapheke served 793 Medicare patients across 1,012 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 33% above the average Gastroenterology in Texas (597 patients across 962 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)270123
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)233192
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)229207
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)6361
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)2424

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Klapheke billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Klapheke is affiliated with 1 hospital in the CMS Physician Compare database. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

St David's South Austin Medical Center

Austin, TX
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Klapheke practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Klapheke offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 3101 HWY 71 E, SUITE 207, Bastrop, TX 78602
Phone: (512) 445-4588

Area Safety Grade

C

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

40 min

Average commute time in this zip · 82% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

45.9964

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Gastroenterology Doctors near 78602, TX

If Dr. Klapheke isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest gastroenterology doctors near 78602, TX:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Chia Wen HsuGastroenterology9146.9 mi
Fletcher D. Srygley, IvGastroenterology9516.9 mi
Karthik V. GarapatiGastroenterology63428.3 mi
John K. TsaiGastroenterology92328.3 mi
David D. KimGastroenterology70928.3 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Klapheke takes three steps:

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Robert W. Klapheke: Common Questions

Does Dr. Klapheke accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Klapheke is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Klapheke depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 78602, TX →
Where is Dr. Klapheke's office?
Dr. Klapheke practices at 3101 HWY 71 E, SUITE 207, Bastrop, TX 78602. Phone: (512) 445-4588.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Klapheke accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (512) 445-4588 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 78602, TX to see available options.
Does Dr. Klapheke offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Klapheke as offering telehealth. Call the office at (512) 445-4588 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Klapheke?
Dr. Klapheke graduated in 2014 and has been practicing for approximately 12 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Klapheke treated 793 Medicare patients across 17 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Klapheke is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (512) 445-4588 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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