Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Maureen Trotter, MD

Pathology - Anatomic · Abilene, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
1150 N 18TH ST STE 102, Abilene, TX 79601
3256706500
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1245366541 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Trotter from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Trotter

Dr. Maureen Trotter is a pathology - anatomic in Abilene, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Trotter performed 3,988 Medicare services across 2,215 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Trotter is High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 5% volume in TX

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,988
Medicare services
Top 5% in TX for pathology - anatomic
2,215
Unique beneficiaries
$29
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~210 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity1,704$28$165
Tissue staining for diagnosis, initial528$26$144
Tissue staining for diagnosis, additional337$21$144
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity245$62$305
Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique198$21$190
Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual177$32$144
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity133$9$90
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report123$9$90
Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present108$9$43
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination91$3$35
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each multiplex procedure78$29$144
Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block52$47$222
Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examinations, for prostate needle biopsy, any method43$135$660
Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report42$18$66
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity29$110$465
Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report29$19$145
Bone marrow, smear interpretation28$37$150
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope22$5$75
Screening examination of specimen cells, extended study21$30$155
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.
1.3% high complexity
1.1% medium
97.6% routine
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Geographic Context

Pathology - Anatomics within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
40.1
County median income
$63,472
Nearest hospital
HENDRICK MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry✓ NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment✓ PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data✓ Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments— No paymentsN/A
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Trotter is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in TX), with 19 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Trotter experienced with tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Trotter performed 1,704 tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity 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.
How do Dr. Trotter's costs compare to other pathology - anatomics in Abilene?
Dr. Trotter's average Medicare payment per service is $29. 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 High for Dr. Trotter) 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 →

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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 ↗, 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.

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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 →