Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Nina Dereska, MD

Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
17510 W. GRAND PARKWAY S., Houston, TX 77479
7134861530
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1609842178 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. Dereska 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. Dereska

Dr. Nina Dereska is an urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery physician in Houston, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dereska performed 449 Medicare services across 423 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dereska received a total of $6,744 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 173 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery (obstetrics & gynecology) 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. Dereska 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 48% volume in TX $6,744 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
449
Medicare services
Top 48% in TX for urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery (obstetrics & gynecology) physician
423
Unique beneficiaries
$127
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~22 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.
66 $64 $223
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
62 $105 $379
Insertion of temporary bladder tube 57 $32 $179
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.
43 $90 $317
Automated urinalysis
An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine.
34 $2 $15
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying
A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine.
32 $5 $314
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.
29 $41 $139
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
25 $73 $240
Bladder hernia repair into vaginal wall
Surgical repair of a bladder hernia that has protruded into the vaginal wall.
24 $388 $2,718
Vaginal defect repair using endoscope
A surgical procedure to repair a defect in the vagina using an endoscope, which is a thin, lighted tube inserted into the body to visualize the area.
17 $735 $4,532
Laparoscopic hysterectomy with salpingo-oophorectomy, 250g or less
Surgical removal of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and/or ovaries through small abdominal incisions using a camera-guided instrument. The procedure is specified for cases where the removed tissue weighs 250 grams or less.
13 $353 $4,643
Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings
This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles.
12 $25 $931
Abdominal device insertion with pressure and urine flow study
A procedure involving the placement of a device into the abdomen, accompanied by a study to measure pressure and urine flow rate.
12 $149 $583
Vaginal repair of tissue between vagina, rectum, and bladder
A surgical procedure to repair the vaginal wall and the tissue separating the vagina from the rectum and bladder.
12 $455 $3,586
Complex urodynamic pressure measurement
A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures.
11 $299 $1,257
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 ↗
$6,744
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $963/year across 7 years
Top 37% in TX for urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery (obstetrics & gynecology) physician
31
Companies
173
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
$6,352 (94.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$392 (5.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$776
2023
$495
2022
$744
2021
$522
2020
$680
2019
$994
2018
$2,534

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$1,803
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,087
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$682
Caldera Medical, Inc
$371
Allergan, Inc.
$312
Duchesnay USA Incorporated
$275
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$216
ConvaTec Inc.
$214
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$188
Coloplast Corp
$166
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$144
Axonics, Inc.
$139
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$121
COLOPLAST CORP
$119
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$110
Mission Pharmacal Company
$96
ABBVIE INC.
$96
AbbVie Inc.
$78
180 Medical, Inc.
$76
Avanos Medical
$72
Ethicon US, LLC
$54
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$53
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$50
Medtronic, Inc.
$49
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$48
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$34
Allergan Inc.
$28
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$23
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$14
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$14
MILLICENT US INC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 53.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADVANTAGE · ALTIS · Advantage System · Altis · Axonics · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · Bonjesta · Bulkamid · CATHETER · CURE CATHETER · Da Vinci Surgical System · Desara · Exparel · GEMTESA · GENERAL FEMALE SUI · GENERAL FEMALE SUI · GENTLECATH · GentleCath · Harmonic · INTERSTIM · INTRAROSA · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · N/A · ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · Osphena · REVI · SOLERO · SOLYX · Saffron · Solyx SIS System · UPSYLON · URETERAL SYSTEM · Uribel · Uterine Manipulators & Injectors · VESICARE · Vitafol Ultra · XYOSTED
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 (94%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $1,502 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery physicians within 10 mi
12
Per 100K population
1.4
County median income
$113,409
Nearest hospital
HOUSTON METHODIST SUGARLAND HOSPITAL
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. Dereska is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, 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. Dereska experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dereska performed 66 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. Dereska receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dereska received a total of $6,744 from 31 companies across 173 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. Dereska's costs compare to other urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery physicians in Houston?
Dr. Dereska's average Medicare payment per service is $127. 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. Dereska) 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.

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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