Dr. Matthew Maxwell, M.D./M.P.H.
What this data tells you about Dr. Maxwell
Dr. Matthew Maxwell is an anesthesiology specialist in Houston, TX, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Maxwell performed 558 Medicare services across 543 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Maxwell received a total of $158 from 6 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 7 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in anesthesiology. 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. Maxwell 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for endoscopic procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel Administration of anesthesia during an endoscopic procedure involving the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. |
55 | $51 | $1,001 |
| Arterial line insertion A tube is inserted into an artery through the skin to allow for blood sampling or infusion. |
47 | $34 | $714 |
| Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy Administration of anesthesia during x-ray or radiation therapy procedures. |
39 | $62 | $1,322 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
36 | $11 | $385 |
| Anesthesia for large bowel endoscopy Administration of anesthesia during a procedure to examine the large bowel using an endoscope. |
33 | $51 | $921 |
| Insertion of non-tunneled central venous catheter A procedure to place a central venous catheter for infusion in patients aged 5 years or older. The catheter is inserted directly into a large vein without being tunneled under the skin. |
33 | $64 | $1,800 |
| Anesthesia for upper abdomen procedure Administration of anesthesia for surgical procedures performed on the upper abdomen. |
29 | $88 | $1,973 |
| Anesthesia for bowel endoscopy Administration of anesthesia during a procedure to examine the small and large bowel using an endoscope. |
24 | $57 | $1,196 |
| Brachial plexus injection with anesthetic and/or steroid An injection of an anesthetic agent and/or steroid into the brachial plexus nerve bundle in the arm. |
24 | $53 | $1,904 |
| Anesthesia for contrast X-ray of arteries and veins Administration of anesthesia during an X-ray examination of the arteries and veins that uses contrast dye to visualize blood vessels. |
23 | $60 | $2,057 |
| Anesthesia for heart electrical activity assessment Administration of anesthesia during a procedure to evaluate the electrical activity of the heart. |
22 | $94 | $2,883 |
| Continuous infusion of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) through catheter | 21 | $53 | $2,856 |
| Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on heart-lung machine This code covers the administration of anesthesia during a heart artery bypass grafting procedure performed while the patient is on a heart-lung machine. |
20 | $173 | $5,752 |
| Anesthesia for lower abdomen procedure Administration of anesthesia for surgical procedures performed on the lower abdomen. |
20 | $91 | $2,212 |
| Anesthesia for total knee replacement Administration of anesthesia during a total knee joint replacement procedure. |
19 | $73 | $2,133 |
| Anesthesia for spine injection or aspiration with imaging This code covers the administration of anesthesia for injection, drainage, or aspiration procedures on the lower back spine or spinal cord. The procedure is performed through the skin using imaging guidance. |
19 | $40 | $742 |
| Anesthesia for x-ray of brain, heart, or chest artery Administration of anesthesia during an x-ray procedure involving the arteries of the brain, heart, or chest. |
16 | $78 | $2,280 |
| Anesthesia for skin procedures on arms, legs, or front body This code covers anesthesia services provided for surgical procedures performed on the skin of the arms, legs, or anterior trunk. |
15 | $53 | $1,127 |
| Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery Administration of anesthesia during major surgical procedures involving the spine. |
14 | $176 | $4,120 |
| Abdominal wall pain injection with imaging guidance An injection of local anesthetic is administered to control pain in the abdominal wall on both sides. The procedure is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
14 | $53 | $1,395 |
| Anesthesia for colonoscopy Administration of anesthesia during an examination of the colon using an endoscope. |
13 | $51 | $818 |
| Anesthesia for top of arm bone and shoulder joint procedure Administration of anesthesia for surgical procedures involving the upper arm bone and shoulder joint. |
11 | $68 | $1,898 |
| Anesthesia for forearm, wrist, and hand procedure This code covers the administration of anesthesia for surgical procedures involving the nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissues of the forearm, wrist, and hand. |
11 | $55 | $919 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
3.1 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. Maxwell is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
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