Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Steven Wright, MD
Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician · College Station, 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
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Wright
Dr. Steven Wright is a plastic surgery within the head & neck physician in College Station, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wright performed 9,182 Medicare services across 1,981 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wright received a total of $2,258 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 75 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in plastic surgery within the head & neck (otolaryngology) physician. 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. Wright 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in TX
$2,258 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗9,182
Medicare services
Top 4% in TX for plastic surgery within the head & neck (otolaryngology) physician
1,981
Unique beneficiaries
$38
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~483 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergy skin test A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens. |
3,957 | $3 | $10 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
1,596 | $0 | $3 |
| Allergy immunotherapy preparation A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens. |
804 | $10 | $19 |
| 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. |
578 | $93 | $191 |
| 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. |
333 | $72 | $200 |
| Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections. |
257 | $8 | $27 |
| Allergen injection administration Professional service for the administration of a single allergen injection. |
254 | $7 | $22 |
| 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. |
230 | $61 | $127 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
172 | $31 | $120 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
149 | $10 | $47 |
| Flexible laryngoscopy A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx. |
114 | $90 | $235 |
| Nasal endoscopy A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages. |
112 | $137 | $310 |
| Microscopic ear examination A detailed visual inspection of the ear using a specialized microscope to examine the ear canal and eardrum. |
78 | $20 | $85 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 70 | $5 | $12 |
| Endoscopic nasal polyp biopsy or removal A procedure to remove or sample nasal polyps or tissue using an endoscope. The endoscope allows the provider to view the nasal passages during the procedure. |
64 | $283 | $627 |
| CT scan of face, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the facial structures. This procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
52 | $31 | $3,000 |
| Head repositioning exercises for dizziness A series of exercises performed to reposition the head, used to treat dizziness. The procedure is administered on a daily basis. |
46 | $30 | $100 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
39 | $0 | $20 |
| Inner ear fluid canal incision with drug infusion A surgical procedure involving an incision into the fluid-filled canal of the inner ear followed by the infusion of medication. |
37 | $187 | $489 |
| Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue A surgical procedure to remove tissue from the nasal air passage located beneath the lining. |
31 | $165 | $755 |
| Computer-assisted neurosurgery outside brain covering A surgical procedure using computer guidance to operate on areas outside the membrane covering the brain. |
27 | $132 | $450 |
| Endoscopic sinus dilation A procedure that widens the nasal sinuses using an endoscope to improve drainage and airflow. |
25 | $1,672 | $4,960 |
| CT guidance for needle or tube placement Use of computed tomography imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle or tube. |
25 | $171 | $650 |
| Endoscopic dilation of sphenoid and frontal sinuses A procedure using an endoscope to widen the sphenoid and frontal sinuses. |
22 | $3,558 | $9,818 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
19 | $6 | $53 |
| Eardrum incision, aspiration, and/or inflation A procedure involving making an incision in the eardrum, removing fluid, and/or inflating the middle ear space. |
14 | $162 | $711 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
14 | $44 | $136 |
| Nasal growth removal or destruction This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a growth located in the nose using an approach through the nostrils. |
13 | $676 | $2,962 |
| Eardrum incision with tube insertion A small cut is made in the eardrum to insert a ventilation tube, performed under local or topical anesthesia. |
13 | $159 | $400 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
13 | $18 | $62 |
| Endoscopic nasal sinus incision A surgical procedure to open a nasal sinus using an endoscope, a thin tube with a camera, to allow access to the sinus cavity. |
12 | $123 | $767 |
| Eustachian tube dilation, bilateral, via endoscope This procedure widens the Eustachian tubes on both sides using an endoscope inserted through the nose. |
12 | $1,991 | $6,400 |
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.
0.7% high complexity
28.2% medium
71.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,258
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $323/year across 7 years
Top 42% in TX for plastic surgery within the head & neck (otolaryngology) physician
15
Companies
75
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
$2,258 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$251
2023
$63
2022
$119
2021
$329
2020
$280
2019
$345
2018
$871
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Stryker Corporation
$1,702
GENZYME CORPORATION
$121
Vapotherm Inc
$100
PFIZER INC.
$65
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$55
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$44
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$32
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$32
Acclarent, Inc
$28
Phadia US Inc.
$25
OptiNose US, Inc.
$13
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$13
ALK-Abello, Inc
$12
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$11
Entellus Medical, Inc.
$6
Top 3 companies account for 85.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT AERA · ACCLARENT AERA EUSTACHIAN TUBE BALLOON DILATION SYSTEM · DUPIXENT · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · EUCRISA · Evekeo · FUSION · INSPIRE · ImmunoCAP · LATERA · Odactra · Otovel · PROPEL · SPIROX - LATERA · SPY-PHI SYSTEM · TUDORZA PRESSAIR · VAPOTHERM · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · Xhance
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 $25 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Plastic surgery within the head & neck physicians within 10 mi
3
Per 100K population
1.3
County median income
$58,388
Nearest hospital
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER- COLLEGE STATI
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. Wright is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Wright experienced with allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wright performed 3,957 allergy skin 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. Wright receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wright received a total of $2,258 from 15 companies across 75 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. Wright's costs compare to other plastic surgery within the head & neck physicians in College Station?
Dr. Wright's average Medicare payment per service is $38. 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. Wright) 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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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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