Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Michael Mullens, MD

Anesthesiology · Dallas, TX
Practice pattern: Cardiac Surgery — Surgically focused practice
Speaking/Promotional
3300 OAK LAWN AVE, Dallas, TX 75219
2142523500
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1437304805 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. Mullens 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. Mullens

Dr. Michael Mullens is an anesthesiology specialist in Dallas, TX, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mullens performed 150 Medicare services across 148 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mullens received a total of $4,315 from 2 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 16 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in anesthesiology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Mullens 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.

✓ 17 years in practice ▲ Top 37% volume in TX $4,315 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
150
Medicare services
Top 37% in TX for anesthesiology
148
Unique beneficiaries
$103
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~9 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
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 45 $38 $1,365
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 32 $239 $3,077
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into lower back and leg nerve (sciatic nerve) 18 $56 $1,365
Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 16 $84 $1,146
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 15 $53 $1,560
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 13 $132 $1,725
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 11 $117 $1,436
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.
21.3% high complexity
62.7% medium
16.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2021 ↗
$4,315
Total received (2019-2021)
Avg $1,438/year across 3 years
Top 8% in TX for anesthesiology
2
Companies
16
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,990 (69.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,138 (26.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$188 (4.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2021
$13
2020
$1,150
2019
$3,152

Payments by company (2021)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$4,140
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$175
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
DSUVIA · EXPAREL
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 (69%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in anesthesiology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for anesthesiology in TX.

Equivalent to $2,877 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Anesthesiologists within 10 mi
1,342
Per 100K population
51.5
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
TEXAS SCOTTISH RITE HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
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 2021
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. Mullens is a cardiac surgery specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 8% of TX peers, with 17 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. Mullens experienced with injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mullens performed 45 injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 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. Mullens receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mullens received a total of $4,315 from 2 companies across 16 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. Mullens's costs compare to other anesthesiologists in Dallas?
Dr. Mullens's average Medicare payment per service is $103. 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. Mullens) 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 →