Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Glenn Orsak, M.D.

Family Medicine · Friendswood, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
300 E EDGEWOOD DR, Friendswood, TX 77546
2814859034
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1174528822 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. Orsak

Dr. Glenn Orsak is a family medicine in Friendswood, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Orsak performed 2,249 Medicare services across 1,541 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Orsak received a total of $10,805 from 48 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 532 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Orsak 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.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 11% volume in TX$ $10,805 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,249
Medicare services
Top 11% in TX for family medicine
1,541
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~112 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
Chronic care management, first 20 min/month448$47$101
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)349$85$189
Blood draw (venipuncture)284$8$12
Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes202$18$28
Annual wellness visit, follow-up157$129$269
Annual depression screening155$18$28
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)154$58$134
Urinalysis, manual91$3$12
Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month75$36$76
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)68$109$265
Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit50$164$294
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead49$8$21
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle37$10$21
Flu vaccine administration30$25$26
Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from cell cultures, preservative and antibiotic free29$33$60
New patient office visit (45-59 min)28$91$246
Pneumonia vaccine administration22$25$26
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use21$282$350
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 ↗
$10,805
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,544/year across 7 years
Top 4% in TX for family medicine
48
Companies
532
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
$10,805 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,381
2023
$1,404
2022
$1,285
2021
$1,870
2020
$1,610
2019
$1,416
2018
$1,839

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$2,407
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,268
Novo Nordisk Inc
$863
ABBVIE INC.
$759
PFIZER INC.
$477
Lilly USA, LLC
$450
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$375
Amgen Inc.
$373
Abbott Laboratories
$358
AbbVie Inc.
$297
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$211
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$199
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$192
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$187
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$170
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$159
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$149
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$148
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$141
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$138
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$115
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$112
Allergan, Inc.
$110
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$104
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$100
Dexcom, Inc.
$93
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$84
Allergan Inc.
$83
Shire North American Group Inc
$68
Eisai Inc.
$66
Exact Sciences Corporation
$64
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$51
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$50
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$49
Optinose US, Inc.
$39
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$38
ABIOMED
$32
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$32
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Aytu Bioscience, Inc
$27
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$26
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$18
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$17
Neuronetics, Inc.
$17
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$15
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$15
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 42.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 4% for family medicine in TX.

Equivalent to $480 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Family Medicines within 10 mi
1,095
Per 100K population
308.7
County median income
$85,348
Nearest hospital
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE
4.0 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. Orsak is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 4%), with 20 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. Orsak experienced with chronic care management, first 20 min/month?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Orsak performed 448 chronic care management, first 20 min/month 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. Orsak receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Orsak received a total of $10,805 from 48 companies across 532 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. Orsak's costs compare to other family medicines in Friendswood?
Dr. Orsak's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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. Orsak) 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 →