Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Bruce Page, MD

Family Medicine · Austin, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2400 CEDAR BEND DR, Austin, TX 78758
5129014026
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1972567378 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 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. Page 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. Page

Dr. Bruce Page is a family medicine specialist in Austin, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Page performed 1,228 Medicare services across 906 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Page received a total of $4,203 from 45 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 236 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Page is Very 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 23% volume in TX $4,203 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,228
Medicare services
Top 23% in TX for family medicine
906
Unique beneficiaries
$33
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~65 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
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
196 $8 $9
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.
194 $79 $206
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.
131 $60 $139
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)
A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
97 $13 $57
Basic metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels.
96 $8 $36
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential
An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells.
63 $8 $33
Annual wellness visit, follow-up
A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service.
63 $130 $324
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)
A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months.
48 $9 $41
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers.
47 $10 $45
Creatinine test (kidney function)
A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury.
44 $5 $22
Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening)
A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage.
43 $5 $24
PSA test (prostate cancer screening)
A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer.
32 $19 $78
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test
A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function.
30 $16 $71
Chest X-ray, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall.
24 $16 $61
Sed rate test (inflammation marker)
This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body.
22 $3 $12
Flu vaccine administration
This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient.
22 $31 $70
Flu vaccine, quadrivalent
A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection.
20 $76 $183
Urinalysis with microscopic exam
A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities.
17 $3 $14
Iron level test 14 $6 $28
Transferrin level test
A blood test that measures the amount of transferrin, a protein that binds to and transports iron in the body.
14 $12 $39
C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker)
A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body.
11 $5 $22
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 2024 ↗
$4,203
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $600/year across 7 years
Top 15% in TX for family medicine
45
Companies
236
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
$4,203 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,031
2023
$941
2022
$711
2021
$382
2020
$486
2019
$440
2018
$214

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$663
Lilly USA, LLC
$612
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$457
Novo Nordisk Inc
$428
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$154
Abbott Laboratories
$150
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$123
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$111
PFIZER INC.
$106
Allergan, Inc.
$100
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$96
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$93
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$87
Amgen Inc.
$85
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$81
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$70
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$69
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$68
Genentech USA, Inc.
$52
Exact Sciences Corporation
$50
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$35
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$33
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$33
Medtronic, Inc.
$33
PAINTEQ LLC
$32
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$29
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$29
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28
AbbVie Inc.
$27
Allergan Inc.
$24
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Itamar Medical Inc
$21
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$20
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$19
Bausch Health US, LLC
$19
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$17
Dexcom, Inc.
$16
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$15
Stryker Corporation
$14
Boston Scientific Corporation
$14
IRONSHORE PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$14
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$13
ABBVIE INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 41.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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.

Equivalent to $342 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
785
Per 100K population
60.0
County median income
$97,169
Nearest hospital
NORTH AUSTIN MEDICAL 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 2024
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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Page is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% of TX peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.

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. Page experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Page performed 196 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Page receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Page received a total of $4,203 from 45 companies across 236 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. Page's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Austin?
Dr. Page's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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. Page) 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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →