Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Marcin Bujak, MD, PHD

Interventional Cardiology · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Device— Practice focused on heart rhythm disorders and cardiac device management
Low-engagement
7737 SOUTHWEST FWY, Houston, TX 77074
7132721600
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1811158983 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. Bujak 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. Bujak

Dr. Marcin Bujak is an interventional cardiology in Houston, TX, with 17 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bujak performed 2,380 Medicare services across 1,458 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bujak received a total of $2,335 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 115 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. 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. Bujak 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.

✓ 17 years in practice▲ Top 47% volume in TX$ $2,335 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,380
Medicare services
Top 47% in TX for interventional cardiology
1,458
Unique beneficiaries
$71
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~140 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 complexity503$61$158
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead500$10$30
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)335$85$256
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity255$92$236
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity138$101$262
Echocardiogram, transthoracic117$141$394
Initial hospital admission, high complexity108$131$351
Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test92$42$122
Heart muscle strain imaging44$29$74
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect43$344$886
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician43$50$142
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes43$10$58
Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose42$73$860
Cardiac catheterization36$168$586
New patient office visit (45-59 min)34$127$336
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician21$11$28
Heart rhythm review, and interpretation of continous external ekg over more than 48 hours up to 7 days13$19$46
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)13$71$182
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.
6.4% high complexity
10.2% medium
83.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,335
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $334/year across 7 years
Bottom 17% in TX for interventional cardiology
20
Companies
115
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
$2,335 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$388
2023
$430
2022
$423
2021
$62
2020
$340
2019
$60
2018
$632

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$431
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$424
ABIOMED
$320
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$227
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$224
Boston Scientific Corporation
$170
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$138
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$62
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$54
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$53
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$42
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$38
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$26
Novo Nordisk Inc
$25
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$21
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$20
BIOTRONIK INC.
$19
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$16
AGEPHA Pharma FZ LLC
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 50.3% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $98 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Interventional Cardiologys within 10 mi
51
Per 100K population
1.1
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
WEST OAKS HOSPITAL
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. Bujak is a electrophysiology & device specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 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. Bujak experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bujak performed 503 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. Bujak receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bujak received a total of $2,335 from 20 companies across 115 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. Bujak's costs compare to other interventional cardiologys in Houston?
Dr. Bujak's average Medicare payment per service is $71. 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. Bujak) 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 →