Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Maegan Kellie Lazaga, M.D.

Surgery · Austin, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
12554 RIATA VISTA CIR, Austin, TX 78727
5127955100
In practice since 2015 (10 years)
NPI: 1043691702 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. Lazaga 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. Lazaga

Dr. Maegan Kellie Lazaga is a surgery in Austin, TX, with 10 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lazaga performed 10,705 Medicare services across 2,675 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lazaga received a total of $3,261 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 30 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. 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. Lazaga 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.

✓ 10 years in practice▲ Top 0% volume in TX$ $3,261 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
10,705
Medicare services
Top 0% in TX for surgery
2,675
Unique beneficiaries
$7
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,070 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
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)6,995$0$1
Chest X-ray, 1 view1,234$7$139
MRI contrast dye injection (gadobutrol)985$0$1
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue104$51$221
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views95$6$121
CT scan of chest, without contrast89$69$318
Ct scan of chest with contrast76$59$254
Blood creatinine level71$5$21
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast67$119$614
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers66$16$418
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity63$48$206
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views54$7$133
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views53$6$128
Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening39$97$330
Chest X-ray, 2 views37$12$75
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen37$47$207
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view32$15$56
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast31$96$653
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views29$7$147
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast28$150$835
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast28$225$893
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function28$18$255
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views27$6$106
Ultrasound of one side of head and neck blood flow24$18$271
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views23$20$87
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views23$6$105
X-ray of abdomen, 2 views23$19$80
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen23$41$208
Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device23$14$315
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast22$143$782
Knee X-ray, 3 views21$13$77
Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts20$18$358
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views19$6$116
Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement18$50$842
Foot X-ray, 3+ views17$14$61
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access17$11$211
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views16$6$105
Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance15$71$1,755
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views15$6$110
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views15$7$69
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views15$9$158
X-ray of forearm, 2 views14$6$105
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement14$24$364
Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina13$66$245
Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance12$80$2,137
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views12$18$102
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow12$29$753
X-ray of elbow, 2 views11$6$98
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 ↗
$3,261
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $466/year across 7 years
Top 47% in TX for surgery
13
Companies
30
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
$2,755 (84.5%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$268 (8.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$239 (7.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,195
2023
$861
2022
$397
2021
$59
2020
$507
2019
$15
2018
$227

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Penumbra, Inc.
$814
GE HEALTHCARE
$561
Cook Medical LLC
$508
Boston Scientific Corporation
$421
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$239
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$151
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$125
Stryker Corporation
$122
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$92
Ethicon US, LLC
$91
Inari Medical, Inc.
$65
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$59
Teleflex LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 57.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALPHAVAC · ARROW · Artis icono floor · CERTUS 140 MICROWAVE ABLATION SYSTEM · COOK · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · General - Embolics · Indigo System · MVP · OMNICURVE · PHOTONBLADE · RUBY Coil · S · SPYGLASS · THERASPHERE - BIO · THERASPHERE-BIO · TORNADO · TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 10 GBq
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 (84%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $30 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Surgerys within 10 mi
184
Per 100K population
14.1
County median income
$97,169
Nearest hospital
NORTH AUSTIN MEDICAL CENTER
2.9 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Lazaga is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Lazaga experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lazaga performed 6,995 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Lazaga receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lazaga received a total of $3,261 from 13 companies across 30 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. Lazaga's costs compare to other surgerys in Austin?
Dr. Lazaga's average Medicare payment per service is $7. 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. Lazaga) 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 →