Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Blandina Sison, MD
Family Medicine · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Sison
Dr. Blandina Sison is a family medicine specialist in Houston, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sison performed 1,269 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sison received a total of $13,040 from 70 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 789 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. Sison 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 23% volume in TX
$13,040 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,269
Medicare services
Top 23% in TX for family medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$44
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
417 | $81 | $325 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
232 | $0 | $10 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
196 | $2 | $9 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
82 | $50 | $75 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
76 | $9 | $73 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
44 | $131 | $343 |
| Cefotaxime sodium injection An injection of the antibiotic cefotaxime sodium, measured per gram. |
40 | $4 | $140 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
33 | $58 | $150 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
29 | $31 | $42 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
28 | $72 | $80 |
| 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. |
24 | $31 | $221 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
21 | $23 | $60 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
19 | $11 | $51 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
14 | $282 | $325 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
14 | $31 | $40 |
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 ↗$13,040
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,863/year across 7 years
Top 3% in TX for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
70
Companies
789
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
$1,962
2023
$1,918
2022
$2,164
2021
$1,962
2020
$1,627
2019
$1,624
2018
$1,781
Payments by company (2024)
Novo Nordisk Inc
$394
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$201
PFIZER INC.
$180
Lilly USA, LLC
$151
Amgen Inc.
$136
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$128
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$107
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$87
Exact Sciences Corporation
$75
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$59
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$52
Dexcom, Inc.
$47
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$40
Optinose US, Inc.
$39
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$37
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$28
Phadia US Inc.
$24
Medtronic, Inc.
$23
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
GENZYME CORPORATION
$23
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$22
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Abbott Laboratories
$18
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$17
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 39.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$2,052
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,475
Amgen Inc.
$996
Lilly USA, LLC
$852
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$665
PFIZER INC.
$623
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$547
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$547
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$491
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$421
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$321
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$271
AbbVie Inc.
$233
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$213
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$203
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$196
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$158
Optinose US, Inc.
$154
OptiNose US, Inc.
$136
Exact Sciences Corporation
$132
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$125
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$123
Dexcom, Inc.
$118
Radius Health, Inc.
$108
Abbott Laboratories
$108
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$107
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$103
Hologic, LLC
$93
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$93
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$87
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$68
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$64
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$64
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$59
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$52
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$52
DEXCOM, INC.
$52
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$51
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
ABBVIE INC.
$45
SCYNEXIS, Inc.
$45
Phadia US Inc.
$42
Adhera Therapeutics, Inc.
$40
Allergan Inc.
$40
kaleo, Inc.
$34
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$33
Allergan, Inc.
$32
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$32
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$29
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$28
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$25
Medtronic, Inc.
$23
Eisai Inc.
$23
GENZYME CORPORATION
$23
Shire North American Group Inc
$23
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$22
Genentech USA, Inc.
$21
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$20
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$19
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$19
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$17
EMD Serono, Inc.
$16
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$15
ALK-Abello, Inc
$15
Mission Pharmacal Company
$14
Kaleo, Inc.
$14
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Seqirus USA Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 34.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
1,587
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
HOUSTON METHODIST WILLOWBROOK HOSPITAL
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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. Sison is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% 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. Sison experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sison performed 417 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Sison receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sison received a total of $13,040 from 70 companies across 789 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. Sison's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Houston?
Dr. Sison's average Medicare payment per service is $44. 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. Sison) 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 →
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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.
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