Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Craig Ainsworth, MD

Critical Care Medicine · Fort Sam Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
2109162460
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1629224225 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. Ainsworth 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. Ainsworth

Dr. Craig Ainsworth is a critical care medicine specialist in Fort Sam Houston, TX, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ainsworth performed 1,113 Medicare services across 651 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ainsworth received a total of $15,885 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 28 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in critical care medicine. 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. Ainsworth 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 28% volume in TX $15,885 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,113
Medicare services
Top 28% in TX for critical care medicine
651
Unique beneficiaries
$128
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~65 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
Critical care, first 30-74 min 620 $161 $668
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity 334 $89 $255
Initial hospital admission, high complexity 30 $133 $496
Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope 26 $107 $275
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 26 $11 $77
Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 23 $64 $562
Critical care, each additional 30 minutes 21 $82 $299
Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 20 $33 $128
Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope 13 $93 $340
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
0.0% medium
96.1% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$15,885
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,648/year across 6 years
Top 9% in TX for critical care medicine
9
Companies
28
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
$14,725 (92.7%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,160 (7.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$6,644
2023
$118
2022
$7,015
2021
$1,669
2019
$317
2018
$122

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
$14,964
Inari Medical, Inc.
$463
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$122
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$103
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$100
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$42
Imbed Biosciences Inc.
$36
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$29
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$24
Top 3 companies account for 97.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALPHAVAC · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · GIAPREZA · HeartWare HVAD · Protek Duo · S · Yupelri · ZERBAXA
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 (93%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in critical care medicine and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for critical care medicine in TX.

Equivalent to $1,427 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Critical care medicines within 10 mi
33
Per 100K population
1.6
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
Brooke Army Medical Center (FT Sam Houston)
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. Ainsworth is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 28% in TX), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 9% 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. Ainsworth experienced with critical care, first 30-74 min?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ainsworth performed 620 critical care, first 30-74 min 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. Ainsworth receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ainsworth received a total of $15,885 from 9 companies across 28 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. Ainsworth's costs compare to other critical care medicines in Fort Sam Houston?
Dr. Ainsworth's average Medicare payment per service is $128. 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. Ainsworth) 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 →