Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Brittany Buckmaster, PA-C

Surgical Physician Assistant · Dallas, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
3410 WORTH ST, Dallas, TX 75246
2148200434
In practice since 2014 (11 years)
NPI: 1053714618 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Buckmaster

Dr. Brittany Buckmaster is a surgical physician assistant in Dallas, TX, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Buckmaster performed 67 Medicare services across 64 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Buckmaster received a total of $5,977 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 50 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgical physician assistant. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Buckmaster 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.

✓ 11 years in practice ▲ 67 Medicare services $5,977 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
67
Medicare services
Bottom 28% in TX for surgical physician assistant
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
64
Unique beneficiaries
$110
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~6 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
Endoscopic hernia repair with mesh
A minimally invasive procedure to repair a hernia at the junction of the esophagus and stomach using an endoscope and mesh implantation.
 23 $182 $5,623
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.
 18 $101 $310
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.
 13 $51 $168
Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes
A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes.
 13 $56 $212
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 ↗
$5,977
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $1,494/year across 4 years
Top 4% in TX for surgical physician assistant
14
Companies
50
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,410 (57.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,567 (43.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$595
2023
$815
2022
$3,237
2021
$1,329

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$3,410
Enterra Medical, Inc.
$919
Ethicon US, LLC
$357
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$321
TELA Bio, Inc.
$171
Allergan, Inc.
$139
Davol Inc.
$134
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$130
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$104
ABIOMED
$95
ABBVIE INC.
$80
Medtronic, Inc.
$78
Creo Medical Inc.
$24
Ambu Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 78.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALLODERM · DERMABOND PRINEO · Da Vinci Surgical System · DuraSorb Monofilament Mesh · EndoFlip · Enseal · Impella · LIGASURE · LINX Reflux Management System · OMNIGRAFT · OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) · Phasix · Phasix Mesh · RELISTOR · STRATTICE RECONSTRUCTIVE TISSUE MATRIX BPS · Signia · Speedboat
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 →

The majority of payments (57%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for surgical physician assistant in TX.

Equivalent to $8,921 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Surgical physician assistants within 10 mi
234
Per 100K population
9.0
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
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. Buckmaster is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 4% of TX peers.

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. Buckmaster experienced with endoscopic hernia repair with mesh?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Buckmaster performed 23 endoscopic hernia repair with mesh 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. Buckmaster receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Buckmaster received a total of $5,977 from 14 companies across 50 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. Buckmaster's costs compare to other surgical physician assistants in Dallas?
Dr. Buckmaster's average Medicare payment per service is $110. 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. Buckmaster) 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →