Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Eric Tondera, NP-C, DC

Physician Assistant · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
14740 BARRYKNOLL LN STE 160, Houston, TX 77079
7139883223
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1407859101 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. Tondera 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. Tondera

Dr. Eric Tondera is a physician assistant in Houston, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tondera performed 2,686 Medicare services across 646 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tondera received a total of $1,085 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 39 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in 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. Tondera 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 4% volume in TX $1,085 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,686
Medicare services
Top 4% in TX for physician assistant
646
Unique beneficiaries
$50
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~134 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
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.
892 $84 $140
Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min 556 $14 $45
Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min
A therapy procedure designed to re-educate the functional connection between the brain, nerves, and muscles. It is billed in 15-minute increments.
535 $22 $50
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
205 $8 $35
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)
An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter.
168 $122 $190
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.
122 $57 $95
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.
50 $10 $35
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
32 $37 $60
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
21 $44 $127
Influenza virus nucleic acid detection test
A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid technology to detect multiple types of influenza virus.
21 $94 $150
Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived
A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics.
19 $33 $35
Flu vaccine administration
This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient.
19 $31 $33
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.
18 $10 $35
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function.
15 $126 $428
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 13 $128 $275
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.
0.6% high complexity
2.6% medium
96.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,085
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $155/year across 7 years
Top 27% in TX for physician assistant
9
Companies
39
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
$1,085 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$342
2023
$162
2022
$120
2021
$178
2020
$43
2019
$105
2018
$134

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$469
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$200
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$98
Novo Nordisk Inc
$97
Abbott Laboratories
$86
Lilly USA, LLC
$78
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$25
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$18
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 70.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AREXVY · Aimovig · LICART · MOUNJARO · NP Thyroid 60 · Otezla · Ozempic · PROCLAIM · Proclaim IPG · QUVIVIQ · Repatha · Rybelsus · STRENSIQ · Saxenda · Strensiq · Tirosint
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 $40 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Physician assistants within 10 mi
985
Per 100K population
20.7
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE WEST
4.3 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. Tondera is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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. Tondera experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tondera performed 892 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Tondera receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tondera received a total of $1,085 from 9 companies across 39 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. Tondera's costs compare to other physician assistants in Houston?
Dr. Tondera's average Medicare payment per service is $50. 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. Tondera) 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 →