Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jennifer Fitzgerald, NP-C
Ambulatory Women's Health Care Registered Nurse · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Fitzgerald 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. Fitzgerald
Dr. Jennifer Fitzgerald is an ambulatory women's health care registered nurse in Houston, TX, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Fitzgerald performed 2,202 Medicare services across 1,807 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Fitzgerald received a total of $11,311 from 55 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 670 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ambulatory women's health care registered nurse. 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. Fitzgerald 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.
✓ 11 years in practice
▲ Top 50% volume in TX
$11,311 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,202
Medicare services
Top 50% in TX for ambulatory women's health care registered nurse
1,807
Unique beneficiaries
$33
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~200 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 (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. |
336 | $50 | $222 |
| 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. |
324 | $75 | $330 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
222 | $10 | $43 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
174 | $106 | $357 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
173 | $13 | $55 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
159 | $10 | $40 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
141 | $8 | $32 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
87 | $16 | $69 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
86 | $8 | $10 |
| 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. |
82 | $8 | $105 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
71 | $0 | $3 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
52 | $1 | $6 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
48 | $3 | $10 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 125 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, with a dosage of up to 125 mg. |
35 | $4 | $18 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
34 | $9 | $37 |
| Iron level test | 22 | $6 | $26 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
22 | $9 | $36 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
20 | $16 | $49 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
19 | $8 | $35 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
19 | $26 | $134 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
18 | $29 | $111 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 17 | $18 | $75 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
15 | $16 | $49 |
| 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. |
13 | $9 | $52 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
13 | $60 | $222 |
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 ↗$11,311
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $2,828/year across 4 years
Top 6% in TX for ambulatory women's health care registered nurse
55
Companies
670
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
$10,016 (88.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,295 (11.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,324
2023
$2,470
2022
$2,864
2021
$3,653
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$1,675
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,295
Novo Nordisk Inc
$856
Lilly USA, LLC
$652
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$429
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$428
AbbVie Inc.
$394
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$390
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$358
Dexcom, Inc.
$347
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$337
Amgen Inc.
$305
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$295
Radius Health, Inc.
$260
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$252
PFIZER INC.
$252
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$237
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$213
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$202
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$187
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$150
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$147
Eisai Inc.
$135
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$125
DEXCOM, INC.
$124
Exact Sciences Corporation
$124
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$124
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$87
Tris Pharma Inc
$86
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$81
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$70
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$69
Abbott Laboratories
$68
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$65
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$62
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$46
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$36
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$33
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$29
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$29
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$26
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$24
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$22
Medtronic, Inc.
$21
EISAI INC.
$20
Seqirus USA Inc
$19
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$19
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Lundbeck LLC
$16
ITI, Inc.
$15
Almatica Pharma LLC
$14
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$14
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$13
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$3
Top 3 companies account for 33.8% 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 (89%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for ambulatory women's health care registered nurse in TX.
Equivalent to $514 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Ambulatory women's health care registered nurses within 10 mi
10
Per 100K population
0.2
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE NORTHWEST
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Fitzgerald is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of TX peers.
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. Fitzgerald experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Fitzgerald performed 336 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Fitzgerald receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Fitzgerald received a total of $11,311 from 55 companies across 670 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. Fitzgerald's costs compare to other ambulatory women's health care registered nurses in Houston?
Dr. Fitzgerald's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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. Fitzgerald) 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 →
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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.
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