Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Lofton Misick, MD
Thoracic Surgery · Corpus Christi, 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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What this data tells you about Dr. Misick
Dr. Lofton Misick is a thoracic surgery specialist in Corpus Christi, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Misick performed 823 Medicare services across 506 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Misick received a total of $20,534 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 440 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in thoracic surgery. 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. Misick 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
$20,534 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗823
Medicare services
Top 4% in TX for thoracic surgery
506
Unique beneficiaries
$439
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
124 | $8 | $21 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
104 | $129 | $285 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 78 | $154 | $404 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
46 | $130 | $367 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
46 | $30 | $71 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
46 | $37 | $101 |
| Heparin sodium injection, per 1000 units An injection of heparin sodium, a blood thinner, administered in units of 1000. |
44 | $0 | $0 |
| Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg | 44 | $1 | $17 |
| Midazolam injection, per 1 mg Administration of midazolam hydrochloride, a sedative medication, measured in 1 mg increments. |
41 | $0 | $11 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
35 | $726 | $2,289 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
35 | $115 | $318 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch. |
32 | $592 | $2,968 |
| Aortic tube insertion A procedure to place a tube into the aorta, the main artery carrying blood from the heart to the rest of the body. |
30 | $213 | $1,153 |
| 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. |
27 | $128 | $396 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
23 | $4,643 | $22,085 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
22 | $6,630 | $22,166 |
| Arm vein relocation with artery connection for hemodialysis A surgical procedure to move a vein in the arm and connect it to an artery to create access for hemodialysis. |
16 | $474 | $1,286 |
| Balloon angioplasty of leg artery, initial vessel A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
16 | $361 | $2,642 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
14 | $95 | $269 |
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.
3.9% high complexity
33.0% medium
63.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$20,534
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,933/year across 7 years
Top 21% in TX for thoracic surgery
39
Companies
440
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
$20,534 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,233
2023
$1,068
2022
$2,188
2021
$2,526
2020
$3,605
2019
$6,659
2018
$3,255
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$3,612
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$3,387
Terumo Medical Corporation
$2,202
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,808
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$1,217
Maquet Cardiovascular U.S. Sales, L.L.C.
$1,196
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,067
Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC
$838
Getinge USA Sales, LLC
$610
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$580
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$542
ABIOMED
$487
Cook Medical LLC
$374
CeloNova BioSciences, Inc.
$337
Abbott Laboratories
$273
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$257
ABBVIE INC.
$214
Endologix LLC
$200
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$178
Philips North America LLC
$111
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$107
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$104
Molnlycke Health Care US, LLC
$103
Teleflex LLC
$96
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$94
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$74
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC.
$69
CSL Behring
$63
NxStage Medical, Inc.
$61
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$56
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$38
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$34
Bolton Medical Inc
$30
Cardinal Health 200 LLC
$23
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$23
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$22
Boston Scientific Corporation
$22
Ethicon US, LLC
$15
Davol Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 44.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 $2,495 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Thoracic surgerists within 10 mi
11
Per 100K population
3.1
County median income
$66,021
Nearest hospital
CHRISTUS SPOHN HOSPITAL CORPUS CHRISTI
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. Misick is a clinical cardiology 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. Misick experienced with additional sedation, per 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Misick performed 124 additional sedation, per 15 minutes 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. Misick receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Misick received a total of $20,534 from 39 companies across 440 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. Misick's costs compare to other thoracic surgerists in Corpus Christi?
Dr. Misick's average Medicare payment per service is $439. 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. Misick) 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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