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Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Erik Maus, M.D.

Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
6411 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX 77030
7137045900
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1659469609 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. Maus 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. Maus

Dr. Erik Maus is an undersea and hyperbaric medicine (emergency medicine) physician in Houston, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Maus performed 1,561 Medicare services across 643 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Maus received a total of $4,541 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 48 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in undersea and hyperbaric medicine (emergency medicine) physician. 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. Maus 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 33% volume in TX$ $4,541 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,561
Medicare services
Top 33% in TX for undersea and hyperbaric medicine (emergency medicine) physician
643
Unique beneficiaries
$82
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~82 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
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity491$60$187
Fluorescence wound imaging for bacteria, first anatomic site408$125$497
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity144$94$270
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)137$78$210
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)90$50$140
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less61$46$170
Removal of muscle and/or tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less58$45$150
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)52$115$290
Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less41$21$100
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity32$39$110
Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less28$123$410
New patient office visit (45-59 min)19$108$340
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 ↗
$4,541
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $649/year across 7 years
Top 12% in TX for undersea and hyperbaric medicine (emergency medicine) physician
16
Companies
48
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
$2,502 (55.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,039 (44.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$196
2023
$145
2022
$205
2021
$392
2020
$657
2019
$2,543
2018
$402

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Kerecis Limited
$3,036
Medline Industries, Inc.
$701
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$277
KCI USA, Inc
$130
KCI USA, Inc.
$88
ABBVIE INC.
$45
Surmodics, Inc.
$42
Organogenesis Inc.
$40
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$37
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$34
Solventum Corporation
$29
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$24
Urgo Medical North America, LLC
$18
Teleflex LLC
$14
ConvaTec Inc.
$13
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 88.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
3M Cavilon · ACTIV.A.C. · AQUACEL Ag Advantage · ARROW · Apligraf · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · Cavilon No Sting Barrier Film · DALVANCE · FLEXITOUCH · GRAFIX PL · Hyalomatrix Wound Device · Integra · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Kerecis Omega3 Wound · Oasis · PICO · PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy · PluroGel Burn & Wound Dressings · REGRANEX · RENASYS · Santyl · Sublime 014 Rx PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter · TIELLE · VAC VERAFLO · VASHE WOUND SOLUTION 250 ML (8.5 FL OZ) FLIP TOP CAP · VERSAJET II
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 (55%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $291 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physicians within 10 mi
6
Per 100K population
0.1
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL HERMANN - TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER
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. Maus is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 12%), with 19 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. Maus experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Maus performed 491 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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. Maus receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Maus received a total of $4,541 from 16 companies across 48 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. Maus's costs compare to other undersea and hyperbaric medicine (emergency medicine) physicians in Houston?
Dr. Maus's average Medicare payment per service is $82. 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. Maus) 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 →