Medicare Enrolled

Dr. John Skiendzielewski, D.O.

Emergency Medicine · Frisco, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
1518 LEGACY DRIVE, Frisco, TX 75034
9723785347
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1942249586 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. Skiendzielewski 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. Skiendzielewski

Dr. John Skiendzielewski is an emergency medicine specialist in Frisco, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Skiendzielewski performed 1,182 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Skiendzielewski received a total of $42,038 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 93 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Skiendzielewski is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 4% volume in TX $42,038 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,182
Medicare services
Top 4% in TX for emergency medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$238
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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
Chemical injection for multiple incompetent leg veins
A procedure involving the injection of a chemical agent into several non-functioning veins in the leg.
243 $103 $425
Ultrasound of arm or leg veins
An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages.
179 $85 $300
Ultrasound of arm or leg veins
An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers.
177 $130 $450
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
158 $64 $150
Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein
A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance.
136 $805 $4,500
Ultrasound guidance for needle placement
Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure.
104 $43 $450
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
102 $80 $225
Ultrasound-guided injection into a single leg vein
A chemical agent is injected into one incompetent vein in the leg while using ultrasound to guide the needle placement.
39 $991 $4,770
Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein with imaging guidance
This procedure uses imaging guidance to chemically destroy the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg.
27 $1,263 $6,336
Laser vein destruction with imaging guidance
This procedure uses laser energy to destroy a faulty vein in the arm or leg. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement during the treatment.
17 $733 $4,000
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$42,038
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,005/year across 7 years
Top 1% in TX for emergency medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
11
Companies
93
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$10,100
2023
$9,772
2022
$7,336
2021
$5,310
2020
$3,468
2019
$4,231
2018
$1,821

Payments by company (2024)

AngioDynamics, Inc.
$9,600
Medtronic, Inc.
$285
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$201
Nevro Corp.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 99.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$38,752
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,131
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,006
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$706
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$216
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$135
PFIZER INC.
$27
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$24
Resmed Corp
$15
Nevro Corp.
$14
Boston Scientific Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 97.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIR 11 · CLOSUREFAST · ClosureFast · ClosureRFS · ELIQUIS · EVLT · FLEXITOUCH · Flexitouch Plus · LYMPHA PRESS OPTIMAL PLUS(US) BT · Senza · VARITHENA · VENACURE 1470 PRO · VENASEAL · VenaCure 1470 Pro · VenaSeal
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

Emergency medicines in nearby ZIP areas
617
County median income
$117,588
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Skiendzielewski is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in TX), with 20 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Skiendzielewski experienced with chemical injection for multiple incompetent leg veins?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Skiendzielewski performed 243 chemical injection for multiple incompetent leg veins services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Skiendzielewski receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Skiendzielewski received a total of $42,038 from 11 companies across 93 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Skiendzielewski's costs compare to other emergency medicines in Frisco?
Dr. Skiendzielewski's average Medicare payment per service is $238. 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. Skiendzielewski) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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?
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About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Data Coverage reflects 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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →