Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Magdalena Klein, PA

Surgical Physician Assistant · Fredericksburg, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
205 W WINDCREST ST STE 230, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
8309902854
In practice since 2011 (15 years)
NPI: 1558669234 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. Klein 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. Klein

Dr. Magdalena Klein is a surgical physician assistant in Fredericksburg, TX, with 15 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Klein performed 607 Medicare services across 332 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Klein received a total of $1,056 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 54 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgical 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. Klein 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.

✓ 15 years in practice▲ Top 24% volume in TX$ $1,056 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
607
Medicare services
Top 24% in TX for surgical physician assistant
332
Unique beneficiaries
$15
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~40 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
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)283$0$1
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)99$51$318
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle48$7$49
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus41$16$49
New patient office visit (30-44 min)37$34$317
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg33$7$52
Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus19$35$60
Automated urinalysis18$2$8
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)17$53$209
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)12$16$50
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 ↗
$1,056
Total received (2023-2024)
Avg $528/year across 2 years
Top 30% in TX for surgical physician assistant
15
Companies
54
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
$1,056 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$826
2023
$230

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$212
PFIZER INC.
$129
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$112
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$108
Boston Scientific Corporation
$87
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$70
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$58
Amgen Inc.
$55
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$52
Abbott Laboratories
$44
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$30
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$24
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 42.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BRILINTA · CARDIOMEMS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FUROSCIX · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · JOT DX · LEQVIO · NEXLETOL · ONPATTRO · OPSUMIT · Repatha · VERQUVO · WATCHMAN FLX · XARELTO
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 $174 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Surgical Physician Assistants within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
7.4
County median income
$67,799
Nearest hospital
HILL COUNTRY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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. Klein is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 15 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. Klein experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Klein performed 283 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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. Klein receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Klein received a total of $1,056 from 15 companies across 54 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. Klein's costs compare to other surgical physician assistants in Fredericksburg?
Dr. Klein's average Medicare payment per service is $15. 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. Klein) 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 →