Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Paulette Mhawech Fauceglia, MD

Pathology - Anatomic · Austin, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
901 W BEN WHITE BLVD, Austin, TX 78704
5124472211
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1225029093 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. Mhawech Fauceglia 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. Mhawech Fauceglia

Dr. Paulette Mhawech Fauceglia is a pathology - anatomic specialist in Austin, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mhawech Fauceglia performed 1,246 Medicare services across 756 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mhawech Fauceglia received a total of $80,543 from 5 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 29 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pathology - anatomic. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Mhawech Fauceglia 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 41% volume in TX $80,543 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,246
Medicare services
Top 41% in TX for pathology - anatomic
756
Unique beneficiaries
$31
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~62 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
Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity 410 $28 $366
Tissue staining for diagnosis, additional 246 $22 $135
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 153 $63 $492
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 105 $9 $228
Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique 100 $17 $175
Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual 75 $32 $227
Tissue staining for diagnosis, initial 66 $27 $163
Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block 32 $48 $271
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity 29 $104 $683
Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report 15 $19 $81
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each multiplex procedure 15 $28 $242
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.
2.6% high complexity
0.0% medium
97.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$80,543
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $13,424/year across 6 years
Top 1% in TX for pathology - anatomic
5
Companies
29
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$59,749 (74.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$13,844 (17.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$6,950 (8.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$5,932
2023
$12,712
2022
$28,391
2021
$15,160
2019
$13,826
2018
$4,520

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Genentech, Inc.
$56,641
F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG
$13,826
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
$6,950
Roche Products Limited
$3,108
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$18
Top 3 companies account for 96.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BENCHMARK SPECIAL STAINS WASH II · Non-Covered Product · Non-Product Specific · TECENTRIQ · Tecentriq
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 →

The majority of payments (74%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for pathology - anatomic in TX.

Equivalent to $6,464 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
ST DAVID'S SOUTH 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. Mhawech Fauceglia is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 1% of TX peers, with 20 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. Mhawech Fauceglia experienced with tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mhawech Fauceglia performed 410 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.
Does Dr. Mhawech Fauceglia receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mhawech Fauceglia received a total of $80,543 from 5 companies across 29 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. Mhawech Fauceglia's costs compare to other pathology - anatomics in Austin?
Dr. Mhawech Fauceglia'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. Mhawech Fauceglia) 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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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 →