Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Cheree Cuellar, NP

Physician Assistant · Dallas, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
411 N WASHINGTON AVE STE 6000, Dallas, TX 75246
2143582300
In practice since 2016 (9 years)
NPI: 1538616867 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. Cuellar 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. Cuellar

Dr. Cheree Cuellar is a physician assistant in Dallas, TX, with 9 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cuellar performed 984 Medicare services across 221 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cuellar received a total of $4,172 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 81 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physician assistant. 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. Cuellar 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.

✓ 9 years in practice▲ Top 13% volume in TX$ $4,172 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
984
Medicare services
Top 13% in TX for physician assistant
221
Unique beneficiaries
$71
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~109 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
Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity668$69$250
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity178$52$165
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes87$117$350
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity51$78$244
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 ↗
$4,172
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $1,043/year across 4 years
Top 8% in TX for physician assistant
25
Companies
81
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
$4,172 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$569
2023
$1,853
2022
$1,387
2021
$363

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$539
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$437
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$419
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$355
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$273
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$207
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$187
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$180
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$178
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$172
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$121
GENZYME CORPORATION
$117
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$117
Calliditas Therapeutics US Inc.
$115
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$111
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$108
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$105
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
$99
Amgen Inc.
$88
Medtronic, Inc.
$71
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$61
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$33
Ardelyx, Inc.
$29
NXSTAGE MEDICAL, INC.
$28
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$21
Top 3 companies account for 33.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCRUFER · ACTHAR · AREXVY · BENLYSTA · DIFICID · FABRAZYME · FARXIGA · GEMTESA · HARMONY · IBSRELA · INJECTAFER · JESDUVROQ · JYNARQUE · KRYSTEXXA · Kerendia · Korsuva · LOKELMA · LUPKYNIS · NUPLAZID · NURTEC ODT · NXSTAGE SYSTEM ONE · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · Parsabiv · TARPEYO · TERLIVAZ · THYMOGLOBULIN · Veltassa
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for physician assistant in TX.

Equivalent to $424 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Physician Assistants within 10 mi
736
Per 100K population
28.3
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
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. Cuellar is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 8%).

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. Cuellar experienced with nursing facility visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cuellar performed 668 nursing facility visit, moderate complexity 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. Cuellar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cuellar received a total of $4,172 from 25 companies across 81 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. Cuellar's costs compare to other physician assistants in Dallas?
Dr. Cuellar's average Medicare payment per service is $71. 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. Cuellar) 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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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 →