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Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD

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(291 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Professional interests include: herniated disc, extreme lateral interbody fusion (XLIF), trigger point injection, and more.

12930 East Freeway
Houston, TX 77015

(281) 984-8799

Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD is a spine surgeon in Houston, TX specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery.

Office Locations

12930 East Freeway
Houston, TX 77015

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Some issues Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD can help you with:

Lamina Procedures

Lamina procedures are surgeries performed to remove or shift the lamina, which is part of the vertebrae that covers the spinal canal. The lamina supports and protects the back of the spinal cord. Conditions that compress the spinal cord (such as a herniated disk, spinal stenosis, and a tumor) are frequently treated by lamina procedures. By removing all or part of the lamina, lamina procedures increase the space of the spinal canal and prevent spinal compression (bone and tissue from pressing against the sensitive nerve roots in the spine), alleviating the back pain and discomfort.

The most frequent reason for undergoing a lamina procedure is to alleviate spinal stenosis, or compression and pain in the back due to a narrowing of the spinal cord. Spinal stenosis is caused by conditions like degenerative arthritis that create an overgrowth of spinal bone (referred to as ?bone spurs'), which compress the spinal cord. Other conditions which can result in spinal pressure that may be helped by lamina procedures include:

Herniated spinal disk
Spinal tumor
Spinal malformation

Depending on the region of pain and affected vertebrae, surgeons will likely perform one of three types of lamina procedure: laminectomy, hemilaminectomy, and laminotomy. These procedures can be performed on any part of the spine.

Laminectomy is the most common lamina procedure. During a laminectomy, the surgeon removes all or part of the lamina to create space in the spinal canal. An incision is made on the back and the back muscles are pulled away to access the spine. The surgeon slices parts of the lamina bone and other ligaments and bone spurs causing compression. Laminectomy is frequently performed on the lower back (lumbar laminectomy) and upper spine and neck (cervical laminectomy).

A hemilaminectomy, also known as a partial laminectomy, is less invasive than laminectomy and is accomplished by a small cut in the lower spine. The surgeon uses a surgical tool called a retractor to hold open the tissue surrounding the cut. A section of the lamina is removed from only one side of the lamina. The entire procedure lasts for about an hour.

During a laminotomy, the surgeon creates a hole in the lamina and removes a small piece of lamina bone. After making a minor incision in the back, surgeons use a burr (medical drill) to create the hole, relieving spinal canal pressure. Laminotomy is frequently the preferred procedure for spinal stenosis as it is less harmful to the muscles surrounding the spine.

Following lamina surgery, patients can expect a few days of hospital stay and a recovery lasting a few weeks to a few months. Recovery may last longer if patients also receive a spinal fusion (surgery to join two or more vertebrae) or other spinal surgeries in addition to a lamina procedure. Heavy lifting, bending, stretching, and other physical activity are strongly discouraged during the recovery period following a lamina procedure. Eventually, many patients begin to experience reduced back pain and improved quality of life.

Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Fusion

The sacrum is the wide, triangular bone at the bottom of the spine. It connects to the pelvis on each side in an L-shaped area called the sacroiliac (or SI) joint. Although it is called a joint, this connection does not really move; instead, it transfers weight from the spine to the legs and helps cushion the spinal column. In some cases, surgery is performed to fuse the joint in place and stabilize it. This surgery is called sacroiliac joint fusion.

Occasionally, the SI joint can become irritated, painful, or arthritic. Problems with the sacroiliac joint can be caused by trauma, infection, or other issues. The main symptom of SI joint damage is pain in the lower back, hips, and thighs. This pain may become worse when rising from a sitting position. When non-surgical treatments such as medications and physical therapy are not effective at relieving pain, surgery may be considered as an option.

During SI joint fusion, a small incision is made on the side of the buttock near the hip. The surgeon removes the cartilage, a firm, smooth substance between the bones. Then the joint is fused by the placement of rods, screws, or plates that hold the sacrum and the pelvis together. This reinforces the joint, stabilizing the pelvis and helping to support the upper body. Patients may be able to stand and walk the very next day after surgery but will need crutches to get around for the first few weeks. Full recovery and return to normal activities takes up to a year as the tissue around the joint grows and heals.

Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure to permanently join together two or more vertebrae, the bones in the spine. Certain spinal disorders can lead to instability and pain, and the idea behind spinal fusion is that fusing vertebrae together can both make them stronger and reduce motion, which can sometimes reduce pain.

There are several different types of spinal fusion surgery available, mostly depending on where a patient's pain is located and whether his or her surgeon will perform the procedure through the back, front, or side. In general, a fusion is performed by packing the vertebrae to be fused with grafted bone. This bone may be taken from the patient's hip, may be donated from a cadaver, or it may be a manufactured synthetic material. The bone is placed along the vertebrae, and sometimes, the disc that lies in between the vertebrae is removed and replaced with grafted bone. The bone material will grow and cement the two vertebrae together. After the bone graft is placed, the vertebrae are sometimes held in place with rods, screws, plates, or cages, depending on the weakness of the spine and needs of the graft.

Spinal fusion is a significant surgery and can take three to four hours or more. Recovery is typically two to four days in the hospital. After surgery, it is important to remember that the fusion takes time to grow from the bone graft. So, the actual fusion is not complete for several months. Patients will probably feel somewhat better right away, but it may take a while to feel the full effects of the fusion as the bone grows into place. In the meantime, doctors might have patients wear a brace to protect their spine and keep it properly aligned.

Spinal fusion is not used for all kinds of back pain. Changing the way the spine moves can lead to strain on the other joints in the back, and fusion is only performed when the benefits outweigh the risks. Some spine disorders that are treated with fusion include:

Curvature disorders, such as scoliosis and kyphosis
Degenerative disc disease
Spondylolisthesis, a disorder that causes vertebrae to slip over each other
Significant spinal fractures that cause instability
Weakened spine due to infection or tumor
Some cases of spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column
Chronic lower back pain (although the use of fusion to treat this is controversial)

Regardless of the diagnosis, there is always a possibility of 'failure' with spinal fusion, or of the surgery not fully solving the pain. This is more likely when fusion is used primarily to treat pain instead of structural problems. Patients can improve their chances of a successful outcome by stopping smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, moving their body every day, and following their doctor's instructions for any physical therapy that they are prescribed.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Houston, TX during 2012 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve block and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	239
injections	28
nerve block	28
pain management	28
spinal procedures	157
X-rays	129

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Houston, TX during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve block and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	271
injections	34
nerve block	34
pain management	34
spinal procedures	122
X-rays	88

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	11
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Houston, TX during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve block and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	231
injections	22
nerve block	22
pain management	22
spinal procedures	115
X-rays	93

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	40
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Houston, TX during 2015 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	268
spinal procedures	157
X-rays	157

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	84
Hispanic	0
Asian	28
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	30
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Houston, TX during 2016 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	74
spinal procedures	35
X-rays	35

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	35

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	38
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	53

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	11
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	0
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

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	67

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	24

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	19
Black	11
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	115

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	28

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	15
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	26

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	23

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	16
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	46
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	50

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	20

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	77

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	23

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	18
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
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	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Houston, TX were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve block and pain management.

doctor visit	133
injections	28
nerve block	28
pain management	28
spinal procedures	117
X-rays	100

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	20
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	47
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	17
85 and over	3
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	39

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Dementia	3
Cancer	3

Education & Training

He completed residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in California.

Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) (2007)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2012)

Licensed In: California

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. Rubin S. Bashir, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: First Health, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Cigna-HealthSpring, United Healthcare Options PPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, TRICARE Standard, TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Extra, Aetna Aexcel Plus, Aetna Aexcel, Coventry, Blue California, Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, Aetna Medicare PPO, AARP, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, Cigna, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), Blue Choice, Aetna Workers' Compensation, Aetna US Access, Aetna National Advantage Program, Aetna Affordable Health Choices, US Family Health Plan, Aetna - Student Health Plans, Choice Care Network - ChoiceCare Network PPO, Aetna - Aetna Choice POS (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Medicare Plan (HMO / Open Access HMO), Blue Care Network of Michigan - Individual Care Blue Plus, Workers' Compensation - Missouri Employers Mutual Insurance, Aetna - Preventative and Hospital Care 3000, Aetna - Healthy New York HMO, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Access Managed Choice POS, Aetna - Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna - Medicare Rx Premier (PDP), Aetna - Aetna Medicare Plan (HMO/Open Access HMO), Aetna - Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (EPO), Workers' Compensation - California Division of Workers' Compensation, Aetna - Aexcel Aetna Select, Aetna - Aetna Health Network Option, Aetna - HCA Smart Care Select, Aetna - North Shore LIJ Employee Health Plan (CIIPA), Aetna - Aetna Medicare Select (HMO), Aetna - HCA Smart Care Plus (PPO), Workers' Compensation - Nationwide, Aetna - HMO (Aetna), Workers' Compensation - Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc., Blue Care Network of Michigan - Smart Select, Aetna - Volunteer Plan, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Aetna Select, Aetna - Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna - Aexcel PPO (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Aetna Advantage Dental, Aetna - Aetna Whole Health - MW Comm. Health Solutions, Aetna - Aetna Dental PPO/PDN, Aetna - Vitalidad Plus California con Aetna, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund HMO, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Access POS II, Aetna - HMO (Open Access), Aetna - Quality Point-of-Service (QPOS), Aetna - Savings Plus of Texas, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Aetna Health Network Option, Workers' Compensation - Zenith, Aetna - Traditional Choice Indemnity, Aetna - LM Healthworks, Aetna - Managed Choice Open Access HDHP, Aetna - Savings Plus of Arizona, Aetna - Managed Choice Open Access Value 1500, Workers' Compensation - Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission, Workers' Compensation - Hanover Insurance, Aetna - Aetna Select, Aetna - Vitalidad Mexico con Aetna, Aetna - Aetna Whole Health- Banner Health Network HMO, Blue Care Network of Michigan - Flexible Blue II, Workers' Compensation - Liberty Mutual, Aetna - Aetna Medicare Open (Private Fee-for-Service), Aetna - Aexcel PPO, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna - Aexcel Elect Choice EPO (Open Access), Aetna - Illinois Community Network, Aetna - Aexcel Managed Choice POS (Open Access), Workers' Compensation - Travelers, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Elect Choice EPO, Aetna - Aetna Value Network HMO, Aetna - Behavioral Healthcare Program, Workers' Compensation - The Hartford, Aetna - Aexcel Plus PPO (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Open Choice (PPO), Aetna - Aexcel Managed Choice POS, Tricare - TPA, Aetna - Aexcel Choice POS II (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Aexcel Open Access Managed Choice POS (HealthFund), Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Aetna Choice POS, Aetna - Aetna Open Access Managed Choice (POS), Aetna - Aexcel Plus Open Access Managed Choice POS (HealthFund), Aetna - Aetna Vision, Aetna - Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna - New York Certified PPO (Workers' Comp), Aetna - Elect Choice (EPO), Workers' Compensation - Oxford, Aetna - Texas CHIP, Aetna - Better Health Kids Pennsylvania, Aetna - HCA Well Care (Level 3), Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II, Aetna - Managed Choice (POS), Aetna - MCOA 7500, Workers' Compensation - NY State Workers' Compensation Board, Aetna - Medicare Plan (PPO), Aetna - Affordable Health Choices, Blue Care Network of Michigan - Medicare Plus Blue PPO Signature, Workers' Compensation - State Farm, Blue Care Network of Michigan - Medicare Plus Blue PPO Assure, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Choice POS II, Aetna - Aetna Golden Choice Plan (PPO), Aetna - PCP Referral Plan (TX only), Aetna - Employee Assistance Program, Blue Care Network of Michigan - BCN Advantage HMO-POS, Blue Care Network of Michigan - Young Adult Blue Max, Aetna - Signature Administrators, Workers' Compensation - Merchants Insurance Group, Aetna - HMO Deductible Plan, Aetna - HCA Well Care (Levels 1 & 2), Aetna - Managed Choice Open Access Value 5000, Aetna - Savings Plus of Florida (Brevard and Tampa), Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Access Elect Choice EPO, Aetna - Aetna Workers' Comp Access, Aetna - Aetna Golden Medicare Plan (HMO), Aetna - HMO Deductible Plan (CA members only), Aetna - Aexcel Plus Managed Choice POS, Aetna - Savings Plus of Lake County, OH, Aetna - New York Recommendation of Care PPO (Workers' Comp), Aetna - HCA Smart Care Value (PPO), Workers' Compensation - Penn National Insurance, Workers' Compensation - Erie Insurance Group, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Elect Choice EPO (Open Access), Workers' Compensation - State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation (SAIF), Aetna - Savings Plus of Oklahoma, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Managed Choice POS (Open Access), Aetna - Texas Voluntary/Informal (Workers' Comp), Aetna - NYC Community Plan, Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Aetna Medicare Special Needs, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna - Aexcel Plus PPO, Aetna - HCA Smart Care Base (PPO), Aetna - Aexcel Elect Choice EPO, Workers' Compensation - ACE, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Choice PPO, Aetna - Better Health, Blue Care Network of Michigan - OneBlue, Aetna - Aexcel Open Access Elect Choice (Aetna HealthFund), Workers' Compensation - OneNet, Aetna - Savings Plus of Chicago, IL, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Open Access Elect Choice (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Illinois Managed Choice Network, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Choice POS II (Aetna HealthFund), Blue Care Network of Michigan - Medicare Plus Blue PPO Vitality, Aetna - Aexcel Choice POS II, Workers' Compensation - Maryland Workers' Compensation, Workers' Compensation - DC Workers' Compensation Commission, Workers' Compensation - Zurich, Workers' Compensation - Aetna, Blue Care Network of Michigan - Keep Fit and Workers' Compensation - Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

First Health

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Cigna-HealthSpring

United Healthcare Options PPO

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

TRICARE Standard

TRICARE Prime

TRICARE Extra

Aetna Aexcel Plus

Aetna Aexcel

Coventry

Blue California

Aetna Choice POS

Aetna Select

Aetna Open Access Managed Choice

Aetna Medicare PPO

AARP

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Medicare

Medicaid

Cigna

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

Blue Choice

Aetna Workers' Compensation

Aetna US Access

Aetna National Advantage Program

Aetna Affordable Health Choices

US Family Health Plan

Aetna - Student Health Plans

Choice Care Network - ChoiceCare Network PPO

Aetna - Aetna Choice POS (Aetna HealthFund)

Aetna - Medicare Plan (HMO / Open Access HMO)

Blue Care Network of Michigan - Individual Care Blue Plus

Workers' Compensation - Missouri Employers Mutual Insurance

Aetna - Preventative and Hospital Care 3000

Aetna - Healthy New York HMO

Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Access Managed Choice POS

Aetna - Aetna Health Network Only

Aetna - Medicare Rx Premier (PDP)

Aetna - Aetna Medicare Plan (HMO/Open Access HMO)

Aetna - Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (EPO)

Workers' Compensation - California Division of Workers' Compensation

Aetna - Aexcel Aetna Select

Aetna - Aetna Health Network Option

Aetna - HCA Smart Care Select

Aetna - North Shore LIJ Employee Health Plan (CIIPA)

Aetna - Aetna Medicare Select (HMO)

Aetna - HCA Smart Care Plus (PPO)

Workers' Compensation - Nationwide

Aetna - HMO (Aetna)

Workers' Compensation - Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc.

Blue Care Network of Michigan - Smart Select

Aetna - Volunteer Plan

Aetna - Aexcel Plus Aetna Select

Aetna - Aetna Open Access HMO

Aetna - Aexcel PPO (Aetna HealthFund)

Aetna - Aetna Advantage Dental

Aetna - Aetna Whole Health - MW Comm. Health Solutions

Aetna - Aetna Dental PPO/PDN

Aetna - Vitalidad Plus California con Aetna

Aetna - Aetna HealthFund HMO

Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Access POS II

Aetna - HMO (Open Access)

Aetna - Quality Point-of-Service (QPOS)

Aetna - Savings Plus of Texas

Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Aetna Health Network Option

Workers' Compensation - Zenith

Aetna - Traditional Choice Indemnity

Aetna - LM Healthworks

Aetna - Managed Choice Open Access HDHP

Aetna - Savings Plus of Arizona

Aetna - Managed Choice Open Access Value 1500

Workers' Compensation - Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission

Workers' Compensation - Hanover Insurance

Aetna - Aetna Select

Aetna - Vitalidad Mexico con Aetna

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.95 out of 5 stars based on 291 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Rubin S. Bashir, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Globus Medical, Inc.	$37,461 Spine $37,381	Altera $80
BIOMET SPINE, LLC	$22,478 Spine $14,425	BSBHT - SPINE $8,053
Stryker Corporation	$5,029 ACCULIF $1,199	SERRATO $1,167	CASCADIA Interbody System $955	Tritanium $536	None $363	Other $810
X-spine Systems, Inc.	$4,694 Fortex $2,704	SPIDER $948	Xpress $930	$112
Medacta USA, Inc.	$1,402 AMIStem $642	GMK Sphere $632	MySpine $128
Other	$3,912 Spinal Implant $687	iFuse Implant $673	BIOLOGIX Allograft Bone $223	BioSurgery - FLOSEAL $152	dualX $145	Other $2,032

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$33,967
Travel and Lodging	$22,742
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$10,806
Food and Beverage	$7,318
Gift	$140
Other	$2

Biography

Dr. Rubin Bashir practices spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. Dr. Bashir's clinical interests include extreme lateral interbody fusion (XLIF), trigger point injection, and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). He takes Blue California, Coventry, and TRICARE, in addition to other insurance carriers. He attended Georgetown University School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). Dr. Bashir is conversant in Spanish. He welcomes new patients at his office inHouston, TX as reported by Doctor.com.