Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Mike Bismar, MD
Gastroenterology · Burleson, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Bismar 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. Bismar
Dr. Mike Bismar is a gastroenterology specialist in Burleson, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bismar performed 1,457 Medicare services across 1,224 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bismar received a total of $7,305 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 314 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. Bismar 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 12% volume in TX
$7,305 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,457
Medicare services
Top 12% in TX for gastroenterology
1,224
Unique beneficiaries
$113
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~73 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
372 | $91 | $210 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
190 | $176 | $830 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
164 | $54 | $666 |
| 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. |
128 | $68 | $142 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
97 | $120 | $321 |
| External hemorrhoid removal by rubber banding A procedure to remove external hemorrhoids using rubber bands to cut off blood supply. The affected tissue is tied off and eventually falls off. |
81 | $213 | $527 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
51 | $79 | $210 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
46 | $135 | $399 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
43 | $76 | $788 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
43 | $62 | $143 |
| Esophageal dilation with guide wire and endoscope A flexible endoscope is used to insert a guide wire into the esophagus, followed by dilation to widen the esophageal passage. |
40 | $110 | $681 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
32 | $140 | $617 |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel, less than 3.0 cm A procedure using a flexible endoscope to widen a narrowed section of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel with a balloon that is less than 3.0 cm in length. |
24 | $88 | $1,000 |
| Endoscopy of digestive tract Imaging of the digestive tract performed from the inside using an endoscope. |
15 | $591 | $1,746 |
| Endoscopic control of bleeding in large intestine A flexible tube with a camera is inserted into the large intestine to locate and stop bleeding. |
14 | $189 | $600 |
| Esophageal motility study A test that evaluates the movement and function of the esophagus. |
14 | $104 | $344 |
| Esophageal function monitoring via nasal tube This procedure involves monitoring and recording esophageal function using a tube inserted through the nose that contains electrodes. |
14 | $72 | $313 |
| Endoscopic removal of esophagus, stomach, or small bowel polyps This procedure uses an endoscope and a mechanical snare to remove polyps or growths from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. |
13 | $126 | $858 |
| Removal of large bowel tissue using flexible endoscope A procedure to remove tissue from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The endoscope allows the provider to access and excise the tissue directly. |
13 | $246 | $676 |
| Helicobacter pylori breath test A diagnostic test that analyzes a patient's breath to detect the presence of Helicobacter pylori bacteria. This procedure is used to identify infections associated with the stomach and upper digestive tract. |
13 | $66 | $166 |
| Helicobacter pylori drug administration This procedure involves the administration of a medication specifically used to treat Helicobacter pylori infection. |
13 | $8 | $20 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
13 | $101 | $269 |
| Ultrasound scan of organ tissue for measuring elasticity This procedure uses ultrasound technology to assess the stiffness or elasticity of organ tissues. It helps evaluate tissue characteristics without invasive methods. |
12 | $83 | $215 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease. |
12 | $163 | $614 |
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 ↗$7,305
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,044/year across 7 years
Top 28% in TX for gastroenterology
43
Companies
314
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
$6,919 (94.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$386 (5.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,533
2023
$1,643
2022
$1,230
2021
$1,030
2020
$494
2019
$501
2018
$874
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AbbVie Inc.
$1,147
ABBVIE INC.
$1,030
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$460
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$401
AbbVie, Inc.
$351
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$348
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$321
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$299
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$249
Shire North American Group Inc
$200
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$194
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$191
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$189
VIVUS LLC
$159
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$149
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$127
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$125
QOL Medical, LLC
$123
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$115
EVOKE PHARMA, INC.
$106
GENZYME CORPORATION
$103
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$94
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$81
Evoke Pharma, Inc.
$70
Boston Scientific Corporation
$68
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
$66
PFIZER INC.
$65
Ardelyx, Inc.
$62
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$51
Ambu Inc.
$49
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$44
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$40
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$37
Celgene Corporation
$33
Ethicon US, LLC
$29
Mauna Kea Technologies, Inc.
$25
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$22
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$21
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$18
Applied Medical Technology Inc
$18
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$14
Romark Laboratories, LC
$9
Micro-tech Endoscopy USA, Inc.
$5
Top 3 companies account for 36.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
APRISO · Aemcolo · Alinia Tablets 500mg 30 count bottle · Bridle · CIMZIA · CLENPIQ · CREON · DIFICID · DUPIXENT · ENTYVIO · Entyvio · Epclusa · GENERAL - ENDOCHOICE · GIMOTI · HUMIRA · Humira · IBSRELA · INJECTAFER · LINX Reflux Management System · LINZESS · LesionHunter · Linzess · MAVYRET · Mavyret · Movantik · OCALIVA · QSYMIA · REBYOTA · RELISTOR · REMICADE · RESMETIROM · RESOLUTION CLIP · RINVOQ · Resolution 360 Clip · Resolution Clip · SKYRIZI · STELARA · SUCRAID · SUFLAVE · SUPREP · SUPREP BOWEL PREP · SUTAB · Sucraid · TRULANCE · Talicia · Trulance · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · Viekira · XELJANZ · XIFAXAN · ZENPEP · ZEPOSIA · Zelnorm
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 (95%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $501 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
98
Per 100K population
51.9
County median income
$81,826
Nearest hospital
BAYLOR SCOTT AND WHITE EMERGENCY HOSPITAL
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. Bismar is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Bismar experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bismar performed 372 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Bismar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bismar received a total of $7,305 from 43 companies across 314 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. Bismar's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Burleson?
Dr. Bismar's average Medicare payment per service is $113. 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. Bismar) 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.
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