Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Alan Donsky, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease · Dallas, TX
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Low-engagement
621 N HALL ST, Dallas, TX 75226
4698007400
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1699734731 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. Donsky 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. Donsky

Dr. Alan Donsky is a cardiovascular disease in Dallas, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Donsky performed 6,715 Medicare services across 3,858 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Donsky received a total of $14,516 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 413 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Donsky 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 9% volume in TX$ $14,516 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
6,715
Medicare services
Top 9% in TX for cardiovascular disease
3,858
Unique beneficiaries
$31
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~336 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
EKG interpretation and report1,541$6$30
Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days928$16$84
Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days719$18$95
Interrogation device evaluation(s), (remote) up to 30 days; implantable cardiovascular physiologic monitor system, implantable loop recorder system, or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote data acquisition(s), receipt of transmissions and tec703$27$75
Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days658$21$109
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)417$87$238
Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days302$24$181
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead240$10$51
Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system, remote up to 30 days228$17$95
Programming of dual lead pacemaker system206$59$299
New patient office visit (45-59 min)86$116$310
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)83$66$168
Anticoagulant management of patient taking warfarin73$8$41
Programming of single lead pacemaker system59$49$253
Programming of single lead implantable defibrillator system58$57$302
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity55$61$186
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity49$98$352
Insertion of heart rhythm monitor under skin38$62$333
Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system36$78$397
Programming of multiple lead pacemaker system34$64$317
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes29$31$131
Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system28$68$369
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system28$40$213
Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation with catheter destruction of abnormality causing atrial fibrillation (uncoordinated contraction of upper chambers of heart) by pulmonary vein isolation24$709$3,987
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional19$19$45
Insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode18$386$1,984
External shock to heart to regulate heart beat16$77$707
Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system14$32$203
Destruction of tissue of upper heart chamber through tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm14$235$1,089
Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker12$267$1,361
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.
35.6% high complexity
0.0% medium
64.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$14,516
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,074/year across 7 years
Top 24% in TX for cardiovascular disease
27
Companies
413
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
$14,508 (99.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$8 (0.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,090
2023
$2,693
2022
$2,328
2021
$892
2020
$680
2019
$2,912
2018
$2,922

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$4,965
Medtronic, Inc.
$4,276
Abbott Laboratories
$2,013
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,335
ATRICURE, INC.
$230
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$222
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$215
AtriCure, Inc.
$176
BIOTRONIK INC.
$157
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$124
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$113
PFIZER INC.
$100
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$100
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$74
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$64
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$50
Novo Nordisk Inc
$48
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$41
Lundbeck LLC
$39
Covidien LP
$35
GE HealthCare
$32
Itamar Medical Inc
$21
Innovation Technologies Inc
$20
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$18
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$16
CVRx, Inc.
$16
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 77.5% 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 $216 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Cardiovascular Diseases within 10 mi
292
Per 100K population
11.2
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART & VASCULAR HOSPITAL - DALLAS
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Donsky is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of practice experience.

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. Donsky experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Donsky performed 1,541 ekg interpretation and report 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. Donsky receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Donsky received a total of $14,516 from 27 companies across 413 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. Donsky's costs compare to other cardiovascular diseases in Dallas?
Dr. Donsky'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. Donsky) 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 →
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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