Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Thomas Salzer, M.D.
Optician · College Station, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Salzer
Dr. Thomas Salzer is an optician specialist in College Station, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Salzer performed 7,529 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Salzer received a total of $1,936 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 62 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Salzer is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 10% volume in TX
$1,936 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗7,529
Medicare services
Top 10% in TX for optician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$32
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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. |
3,275 | $3 | $10 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
776 | $0 | $3 |
| 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. |
588 | $93 | $191 |
| Allergy immunotherapy preparation A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens. |
532 | $11 | $19 |
| 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. |
361 | $72 | $200 |
| Allergen injection administration Professional service for the administration of a single allergen injection. |
357 | $6 | $22 |
| Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections. |
326 | $8 | $27 |
| 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. |
248 | $58 | $127 |
| Flexible laryngoscopy A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx. |
161 | $90 | $235 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
157 | $31 | $118 |
| Nasal endoscopy A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages. |
131 | $136 | $310 |
| Microscopic ear examination A detailed visual inspection of the ear using a specialized microscope to examine the ear canal and eardrum. |
85 | $21 | $85 |
| 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. |
77 | $32 | $100 |
| 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. |
68 | $11 | $47 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 51 | $6 | $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. |
50 | $282 | $605 |
| 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. |
48 | $31 | $2,945 |
| 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. |
35 | $183 | $485 |
| Eardrum incision, aspiration, and/or inflation A procedure involving making an incision in the eardrum, removing fluid, and/or inflating the middle ear space. |
31 | $173 | $646 |
| Simple control of nosebleed A procedure to stop a nosebleed using basic methods. It involves direct pressure or simple packing to control bleeding from the nasal passages. |
28 | $115 | $311 |
| 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. |
26 | $6 | $53 |
| Computer-assisted neurosurgery outside brain covering A surgical procedure using computer guidance to operate on areas outside the membrane covering the brain. |
22 | $132 | $450 |
| 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. |
19 | $52 | $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. |
17 | $693 | $2,971 |
| Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue A surgical procedure to remove tissue from the nasal air passage located beneath the lining. |
13 | $197 | $646 |
| Nasal endoscopy A procedure where a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted into the nose to examine the nasal passages and sinuses. |
12 | $549 | $1,750 |
| Endoscopic sinus dilation A procedure that widens the nasal sinuses using an endoscope to improve drainage and airflow. |
12 | $1,691 | $4,000 |
| Eardrum incision with tube insertion A small cut is made in the eardrum to insert a ventilation tube, performed under local or topical anesthesia. |
12 | $166 | $400 |
| CT guidance for needle or tube placement Use of computed tomography imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle or tube. |
11 | $171 | $650 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
0.8% high complexity
24.2% medium
75.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,936
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $277/year across 7 years
Top 44% in TX for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
62
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$192
2023
$202
2022
$178
2021
$207
2020
$206
2019
$455
2018
$496
Payments by company (2024)
GENZYME CORPORATION
$160
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$32
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Stryker Corporation
$1,169
GENZYME CORPORATION
$186
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$127
TELA Bio, Inc.
$78
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$76
Wound Management Technologies, Inc
$60
Medtronic, Inc.
$37
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$32
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$32
Acclarent, Inc
$28
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$26
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Inc
$26
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$25
OptiNose US, Inc.
$16
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$13
Entellus Medical, Inc.
$6
Top 3 companies account for 76.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT AERA · ACCLARENT AERA EUSTACHIAN TUBE BALLOON DILATION SYSTEM · CellerateRx · DUPIXENT · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · Evekeo · FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE · INSPIRE · LATERA · NUCALA · Otovel · OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) · PROPEL · SPIROX - LATERA · TUDORZA PRESSAIR · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · Xhance
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Opticians in nearby ZIP areas
20
County median income
$58,388
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER- COLLEGE STATI
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Salzer is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in TX), with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Salzer experienced with allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Salzer performed 3,275 allergy skin test services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Salzer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Salzer received a total of $1,936 from 16 companies across 62 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Salzer's costs compare to other opticians in College Station?
Dr. Salzer's average Medicare payment per service is $32. 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. Salzer) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Data Coverage reflects 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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