Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Michael Bublik, M.D.

Facial Plastic Surgery Physician · Glendale, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
800 S CENTRAL AVE STE 101B, Glendale, CA 91204
8186491433
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1679784664 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Bublik

Dr. Michael Bublik is a facial plastic surgery physician in Glendale, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bublik performed 22,478 Medicare services across 4,254 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bublik received a total of $6,730 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 111 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in facial plastic surgery physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Bublik is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 18 years in practice ▲ Top 3% volume in CA $6,730 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
22,478
Medicare services
Top 3% in CA for facial plastic surgery physician
4,254
Unique beneficiaries
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,249 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Allergy skin test
A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens.
11,243 $4 $12
Skin allergy test
A test where small amounts of potential allergens are injected into the skin to check for allergic reactions.
4,799 $7 $23
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
1,357 $110 $273
Ear wax removal
A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal.
1,089 $38 $122
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
731 $142 $410
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
693 $77 $189
Nasal endoscopy
A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages.
628 $172 $506
Nasal and throat exam with endoscope
A procedure to visually examine the nose and throat using a thin, flexible tube with a camera. This allows for direct visualization of the internal structures of the upper airway.
363 $108 $296
CT scan of face, without contrast
A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the facial structures. This procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye.
346 $121 $365
Allergy immunotherapy preparation
A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens.
335 $14 $39
Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections
A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections.
284 $11 $29
Endoscopic nasal polyp biopsy or removal
A procedure to remove or sample nasal polyps or tissue using an endoscope. The endoscope allows the provider to view the nasal passages during the procedure.
218 $340 $1,064
Endoscopic sinus dilation
A procedure that widens the nasal sinuses using an endoscope to improve drainage and airflow.
77 $2,100 $12,506
Endoscopic dilation of sphenoid and frontal sinuses
A procedure using an endoscope to widen the sphenoid and frontal sinuses.
69 $4,349 $23,319
Endoscopic control of nosebleed
A procedure to stop bleeding in the nose using an endoscope to visualize the area.
36 $222 $638
Head repositioning exercises for dizziness
A series of exercises performed to reposition the head, used to treat dizziness. The procedure is administered on a daily basis.
35 $37 $113
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)
An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter.
34 $153 $366
Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue
A surgical procedure to remove tissue from the nasal air passage located beneath the lining.
29 $199 $1,800
Endoscopic removal of nasal sinus tissue
A procedure to remove tissue from the nasal sinuses using an endoscope, which is a thin tube with a camera inserted into the nose.
27 $268 $1,800
Incision of sphenoid nasal sinus using an endoscope 23 $173 $1,200
Nasal sinus exploration with endoscope
A procedure where a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted into the nose to examine the nasal sinuses.
20 $464 $2,340
Reshaping of nasal cartilage 15 $303 $2,100
Endoscopic partial removal of nasal sinus
A surgical procedure to partially remove tissue from a nasal sinus using an endoscope, a thin tube with a camera inserted through the nose.
14 $290 $2,786
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 13 $188 $516
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2023 ↗
$6,730
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $1,122/year across 6 years
Top 17% in CA for facial plastic surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
111
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,730 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$83
2022
$1,661
2021
$553
2020
$551
2019
$1,589
2018
$2,292

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$40
Jubilant HollisterStier LLC
$24
Medtronic, Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
Stryker Corporation
$1,664
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$1,546
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,474
Acclarent, Inc
$432
Watermark Medical, Inc.
$301
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$278
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$228
Aerin Medical Inc.
$182
OptiNose US, Inc.
$120
Entellus Medical, Inc.
$93
Carestream Dental, LLC
$83
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$80
Optinose US, Inc.
$67
Merz North America, Inc.
$46
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$40
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$39
Jubilant HollisterStier LLC
$38
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 69.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT AERA EUSTACHIAN TUBE BALLOON DILATION SYSTEM · ACCLARENT Balloon Inflation Device · Acclarent ENT Navigation System · CCU · CLARIFIX · DUPIXENT · Dymista · ENTELLUS - ENTELLUS MEDICAL SHAVER SYSTEM · ENTELLUS - FIAGON SINUS NAVIGATION SYSTEM · ENTELLUS - MINIFESS SPHENOID SEEKER/FREER · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · ENTELLUS - XPRESS OFFICE START-UP KITS · FIAGON NAVIGATION UNIT · IMAGE1 CONNECT · LATERA · MODULAR · NUVENT · Otovel · PROPEL · RELIEVA Spin Balloon Sinuplasty System · SCOPIS ENT · SHAVER SYSTEM · SINUVA · SPIROX - LATERA · SpinPlus Navigation · TruDi · TruDi Navigation System · US · Vivaer RF Stylus · XEOMIN · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · Xhance
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Facial plastic surgery physicians within 10 mi
54
Per 100K population
0.5
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
GLENDALE MEM HOSPITAL & HLTH CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2023
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Bublik is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 17% of CA peers, with 18 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Bublik experienced with allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bublik performed 11,243 allergy skin test services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Bublik receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bublik received a total of $6,730 from 18 companies across 111 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Bublik's costs compare to other facial plastic surgery physicians in Glendale?
Dr. Bublik's average Medicare payment per service is $54. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Bublik) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →