Dr. William Brian Brendel
Dr. William Brendel
Last updated: Aug 20, 2026

Dr. William Brendel

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 13 years
  • Graduated from: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston
  • Graduation year: 2008
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1720245871

Dr. William Brendel JR. MD

Sports Medicine Specialist

He is located at 11800 Astoria Boulevard Rehabilitation Medicine in Houston, TX 77089. Can help patients with the following: Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dislocated Ankle, Exercise-Induced Asthma, Golfer's Elbow, Muscle Cramps. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720245871. Appointment can be made via the phone number (281) 929-6259. He also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at http://www.memorialhermann.org/doctors/physical-medicine-and-rehab-(pm&r)-specialists/dr-william-brendel-md-524156/. He is affiliated with 4 practices and 1 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. William Brian Brendel, being an sports medicine specialist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. William Brendel.

  • ACL Tear
  • Arthritis
  • Baker's Cyst
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Dislocated Ankle
  • Dislocated Shoulder
  • Exercise-Induced Asthma
  • Golfer's Elbow
  • Growth Plate Fractures and Injuries
  • Hamstring Injury
  • Head Injury
  • Hip Bursitis
  • Joint Fluid Extraction
  • Knee Bursitis
  • Metatarsal Surgery
  • Muscle Cramps
  • Muscle Spasms
  • Separated Shoulder
  • Shin Splints
  • Sprain
  • Stress Fracture
  • Turf Toe
  • Wrist Surgery

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. William Brendel as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas

Network data as of Jun 7, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 19 plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ 204 (27 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ 301 (14 plan variants) HMO · Bronze Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ Standard (27 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ 206 (27 plan variants) HMO · Gold Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ 603 (14 plan variants) HMO · Gold Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ Standard (27 plan variants) HMO · Gold Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ 303 (27 plan variants) POS · Expanded Bronze Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ 305 (27 plan variants) POS · Bronze Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ Standard (27 plan variants) POS · Expanded Bronze Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Plus Gold℠ 203 (27 plan variants) POS · Gold Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Plus Gold℠ 803 (27 plan variants) POS · Gold Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Plus Gold℠ Standard (27 plan variants) POS · Gold Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ 202 (27 plan variants) POS · Silver Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ 605 (27 plan variants) POS · Silver Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ Standard (27 plan variants) POS · Silver Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Security HMO℠ 200 (27 plan variants) HMO · Catastrophic Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ 205 (27 plan variants) HMO · Silver Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ 801 (14 plan variants) HMO · Silver Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients
Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ Standard (27 plan variants) HMO · Silver Blue Advantage HMO Accepting new patients

Oscar Insurance Company

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 11 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
Oscar Insurance Company plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Gold Classic Guided Care (8 plan variants) HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Classic Standard Guided Care (8 plan variants) HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Simple Diabetes Guided Care (8 plan variants) HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Simple Guided Care (8 plan variants) HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Classic Standard Guided Care (8 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits Guided Care (8 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM Guided Care (8 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Diabetes Guided Care (8 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Guided Care (8 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple PCP Saver Guided Care (8 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits Guided Care (8 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

WellPoint

Network data as of Sep 10, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 21 plans from WellPoint
WellPoint plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Wellpoint Essential Bronze 4000 HSA (+ Incentives) HMO · Expanded Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Bronze 6000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) HMO · Expanded Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Bronze 6000 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP+$0 Select Drugs) HMO · Expanded Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Bronze 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) HMO · Expanded Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Bronze POS 4500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) POS · Expanded Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Bronze POS 5500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) POS · Expanded Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Bronze POS 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) POS · Expanded Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Catastrophic (+ Incentives) HMO · Catastrophic Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Gold 1500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) HMO · Gold Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Gold 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) HMO · Gold Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Gold 800 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) HMO · Gold Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Gold POS 1000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) POS · Gold Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Gold POS 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) POS · Gold Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Gold POS 700 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) POS · Gold Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Silver 1850 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) HMO · Silver Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Silver 3500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) HMO · Silver Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Silver 3500 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) HMO · Silver Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Silver 6000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) HMO · Silver Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Silver POS 2500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) POS · Silver Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Silver POS 4000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) POS · Silver Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Silver POS 6000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) POS · Silver Participating Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. William Brendel is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. William Brendel is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation .

Bills through: Memorial Hermann Medical Group

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Alexion Pharmaceuticals $69
KCI USA $17

Other

Food and Beverage $88

Studies

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON

Graduated in 2008

Other ways to reach out

  • Website: http://www.memorialhermann.org/doctors/physical-medicine-and-rehab-(pm&r)-specialists/dr-william-brendel-md-524156/

Additional Specialities

  • General Practitioner

Affiliated practices

Memorial Hermann Medical Group
1801 North Loop West
Houston, 77008 TX
(713) 802-9781
Mhmg-Successful Returns
929 Gessner Road
Houston, 77024 TX
(713) 338-4949
Memorial Hermann Medical Group
1505 East Winding Way Drive
Friendswood, 77546 TX
(281) 265-8125
Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital
11800 Astoria Boulevard
Houston, 77089 TX
(281) 929-6100

Affiliated hospitals

MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL SYSTEM
1635 NORTH LOOP WEST
HOUSTON, 77008 TX
(713) 448-6796

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Questions & Answers

Has Dr. William Brian Brendel affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. William Brian Brendel is affiliated with MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL SYSTEM.

Does Dr. William Brian Brendel have affiliation with practices?

Dr. William Brian Brendel is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Medical Group. For the full list of practices see this list.

Does Dr. William Brian Brendel accept insurance?

Dr. William Brian Brendel is listed in-network for 51 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company, WellPoint. See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Where can you meet with Dr. William Brian Brendel?

Dr. William Brian Brendel's office is located at 11800 Astoria Boulevard Rehabilitation Medicine in Houston, TX 77089.

What conditions does Dr. William Brian Brendel treat?

Dr. William Brian Brendel provides treatment for Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dislocated Ankle, Exercise-Induced Asthma, Golfer's Elbow, Muscle Cramps. For the full list see this list.