Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Mathew Putzi, MD
Pathology - Anatomic · Austin, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
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. Putzi
Dr. Mathew Putzi is a pathology - anatomic specialist in Austin, TX, with 17 years of NPI registration. 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.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infectious disease DNA/RNA test A laboratory test that uses a specific technique to detect the genetic material of an organism. This method amplifies the target DNA or RNA to identify the presence of the organism. |
12,012 | $34 | $110 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 6,771 | $18 | $58 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
2,870 | $25 | $81 |
| Nucleic acid test for multiple organisms A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of multiple organisms in a sample. |
2,772 | $69 | $220 |
| Yeast/candida DNA test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the presence of Candida species, a type of yeast, in a patient sample. |
2,769 | $34 | $110 |
| Bacterial culture for anaerobic isolates | 2,311 | $8 | $25 |
| Bacterial culture, aerobic A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria capable of surviving in oxygen. The results help determine the presence of specific aerobic microorganisms. |
2,222 | $8 | $25 |
| Antimicrobial drug evaluation Assessment of the patient's response to antibiotic, antifungal, or antiviral therapy. |
2,206 | $7 | $22 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
2,133 | $8 | $25 |
| 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. |
1,035 | $8 | $24 |
| CMV nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect cytomegalovirus (CMV) genetic material in a sample. |
923 | $34 | $110 |
| Herpes simplex virus nucleic acid test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the genetic material of the herpes simplex virus. |
923 | $34 | $110 |
| Staphylococcus aureus DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample. |
923 | $34 | $110 |
| Group B Strep DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria. |
923 | $34 | $110 |
| VRE nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) DNA in a patient sample. |
922 | $34 | $110 |
| Cell examination with selective cellular enhancement A laboratory test that examines cells from a specimen using a technique to selectively enhance specific cellular features for detailed analysis. |
892 | $21 | $129 |
| Hemoglobin blood test A blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. |
521 | $2 | $7 |
| Red blood cell concentration measurement A laboratory test that measures the concentration of red blood cells in the blood. |
518 | $2 | $7 |
| Prostate needle biopsy pathology exam Laboratory examination of prostate tissue samples obtained via needle biopsy. The pathologist inspects the tissue both visually and under a microscope to identify any abnormalities. |
503 | $299 | $1,508 |
| Special tissue stain, multiplex A laboratory procedure using special stains to examine tissue samples. This multiplex technique allows for the analysis of multiple markers on a single slide. |
406 | $141 | $273 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
346 | $19 | $58 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
268 | $18 | $58 |
| Sex hormone binding globulin level test A blood test that measures the level of sex hormone binding globulin, a protein that binds to sex hormones in the bloodstream. |
249 | $21 | $68 |
| Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue. |
220 | $49 | $235 |
| Total estradiol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of estradiol, a form of estrogen, in the body. |
205 | $27 | $87 |
| Manual urine cell examination A laboratory test where a technician manually examines a urine sample under a microscope to identify and count cells. |
152 | $46 | $902 |
| Tissue staining for diagnosis, initial A laboratory test where special stains are applied to tissue slides to help examine the cells and identify specific characteristics. |
136 | $84 | $235 |
| Moderately high complexity pathology tissue examination A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This specific level of complexity involves a moderate to high degree of technical skill and interpretation. |
135 | $244 | $714 |
| Tissue staining for diagnosis, additional An extra laboratory procedure to apply special stains to tissue slides for detailed examination. |
100 | $73 | $157 |
| Immunologic organism identification test A laboratory test that uses immunologic methods to identify specific organisms in a sample, excluding immunofluorescence techniques. |
50 | $5 | $16 |
| Luteinizing hormone level test A blood test that measures the level of luteinizing hormone, a reproductive hormone. This test helps evaluate hormonal balance and reproductive function. |
16 | $18 | $58 |
| Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level A blood test to measure the level of follicle stimulating hormone, a reproductive hormone. |
15 | $18 | $58 |
| Prolactin level test A blood test that measures the amount of prolactin, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates milk production, in the body. |
13 | $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
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
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. Putzi is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% of TX peers, with 17 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. 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 →
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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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