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Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Mathew Putzi, MD

Pathology - Anatomic · Austin, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1301 W 38TH ST STE 310, Austin, TX 78705
5124775905
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1538328935 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. Putzi 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. Putzi

Dr. Mathew Putzi is a pathology - anatomic in Austin, TX, with 17 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Putzi performed 46,460 Medicare services across 22,681 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Putzi received a total of $1,201 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 68 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pathology - anatomic. 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. Putzi 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.

✓ 17 years in practice▲ Top 1% volume in TX$ $1,201 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
46,460
Medicare services
Top 1% in TX for pathology - anatomic
22,681
Unique beneficiaries
$31
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~2,733 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
Infectious disease DNA/RNA test12,012$34$110
PSA test (prostate cancer screening)6,771$18$58
Testosterone (hormone) level, total2,870$25$81
Detection test by nucleic acid for multiple organisms, amplified probe(s) technique2,772$69$220
Yeast/candida DNA test2,769$34$110
Bacterial culture for anaerobic isolates2,311$8$25
Bacterial culture, aerobic2,222$8$25
Evaluation of antimicrobial drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral)2,206$7$22
Urine culture, bacterial identification2,133$8$25
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential1,035$8$24
Detection test by nucleic acid for cytomegalovirus (cmv), amplified probe technique923$34$110
Detection test by nucleic acid for herpes simplex virus, amplified probe technique923$34$110
Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus (bacteria), amplified probe technique923$34$110
Detection test by nucleic acid for strep (streptococcus, group b), amplified probe technique923$34$110
Detection test by nucleic acid for vancomycin resistance strep (vre), amplified probe technique922$34$110
Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique892$21$129
Blood count, hemoglobin521$2$7
Red blood cell concentration measurement518$2$7
Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examinations, for prostate needle biopsy, any method503$299$1,508
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each multiplex procedure406$141$273
Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)346$19$58
Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free268$18$58
Sex hormone binding globulin (protein) level249$21$68
Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity220$49$235
Measurement of total estradiol (hormone)205$27$87
Cell examination of urine, manual152$46$902
Tissue staining for diagnosis, initial136$84$235
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity135$244$714
Tissue staining for diagnosis, additional100$73$157
Identification of organisms by immunologic analysis, other than immunofluorescence method50$5$16
Gonadotropin, luteinizing (reproductive hormone) level16$18$58
Gonadotropin, follicle stimulating (reproductive hormone) level15$18$58
Prolactin (milk producing hormone) level13$19$61
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 ↗
$1,201
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $172/year across 7 years
Top 11% in TX for pathology - anatomic
22
Companies
68
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
$1,201 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$43
2023
$81
2022
$217
2021
$316
2020
$181
2019
$170
2018
$194

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AbbVie, Inc.
$157
ABBVIE INC.
$113
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$105
AbbVie Inc.
$94
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$85
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$83
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$74
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$68
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$68
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$58
180 Medical, Inc.
$50
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$38
Teleflex LLC
$30
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$23
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$21
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Mission Pharmacal Company
$18
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
COLOPLAST CORP
$14
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$13
NeoTract Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 31.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Altis · Androgel · Axumin · BRACANALYSIS CDX · ERLEADA · Erleada · FOUNDATIONONE CDX · GEMTESA · JATENZO · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · MYRISK · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Prolaris · ULTOMIRIS · UROLIFT · Ultomiris · UroLift · UroLift System · Urocit-K · XIAFLEX · XTANDI
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 $3 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Pathology - Anatomics within 10 mi
84
Per 100K population
6.4
County median income
$97,169
Nearest hospital
ASCENSION SETON MEDICAL CENTER AUSTIN
0.0 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. Putzi is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 11%), with 17 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. Putzi experienced with infectious disease dna/rna test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Putzi performed 12,012 infectious disease dna/rna 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. Putzi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Putzi received a total of $1,201 from 22 companies across 68 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. Putzi's costs compare to other pathology - anatomics in Austin?
Dr. Putzi's average Medicare payment per service is $31. 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. Putzi) 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 →