Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Pamela Blake, MD

Neurology · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
1801 NORTH LOOP W, Houston, TX 77008
7134263337
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1548268691 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. Blake 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. Blake

Dr. Pamela Blake is a neurology in Houston, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Blake performed 19,078 Medicare services across 340 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Blake received a total of $10,959 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 166 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Blake 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 4% volume in TX$ $10,959 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
19,078
Medicare services
Top 4% in TX for neurology
340
Unique beneficiaries
$7
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~954 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
Botox injection, per unit18,500$5$10
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)108$96$145
Injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, up to 125 mg88$4$30
Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles85$48$86
Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg66$0$5
Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face65$114$242
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle60$11$40
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)41$62$99
Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of neck excluding voice box32$160$339
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)19$129$195
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)14$166$276
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 ↗
$10,959
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,566/year across 7 years
Top 26% in TX for neurology
24
Companies
166
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$6,369 (58.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,090 (37.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$500 (4.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,348
2023
$6,842
2022
$781
2021
$830
2020
$424
2019
$502
2018
$232

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AbbVie Inc.
$6,514
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$1,050
ABBVIE INC.
$647
Lilly USA, LLC
$517
Tonix Medicines, Inc.
$500
Amgen Inc.
$460
Allergan Inc.
$211
Lundbeck LLC
$175
Allergan, Inc.
$146
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$139
PFIZER INC.
$110
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$98
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$81
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$47
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$45
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$40
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$36
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$32
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$27
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$20
Boston Scientific Corporation
$17
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$14
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 74.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AJOVY · Aimovig · BOTOX · BOTOX - NEUROLOGY · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · EMGALITY · NURTEC ODT · ONZETRA XSAIL · QELBREE · QULIPTA · Qelbree · SEGLENTIS · SPRAVATO · Seglentis · TOSYMRA · TOSYMRA SUMATRIPTAN NASAL SPRAY · Tosymra Sumatriptan Nasal Spray · Trudhesa · UBRELVY · VYEPTI · ZEMBRACE SYMTOUCH · ZIPSOR · ZOMIG · ZTLido
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 →

The majority of payments (58%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

Equivalent to $57 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Neurologys within 10 mi
403
Per 100K population
8.5
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL SYSTEM
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. Blake is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in TX), and consulting-driven industry engagement, with 20 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. Blake experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Blake performed 18,500 botox injection, per unit 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. Blake receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Blake received a total of $10,959 from 24 companies across 166 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. Blake's costs compare to other neurologys in Houston?
Dr. Blake's average Medicare payment per service is $7. 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. Blake) 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 →