Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Robert Paisley, M.D.

Dermatology · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Research-focused
6624 FANNIN ST STE 1920, Houston, TX 77030
7137955014
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1710275953 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. Paisley 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. Paisley

Dr. Robert Paisley is a dermatology in Houston, TX, with 14 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Paisley performed 151 Medicare services across 124 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Paisley received a total of $46,830 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 510 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dermatology. The majority of payments are classified as research and scientific activities (grants and research funding). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Paisley 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.

✓ 14 years in practice▲ 151 Medicare services$ $46,830 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
151
Medicare services
Bottom 27% in TX for dermatology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
124
Unique beneficiaries
$40
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~11 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
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead65$12$34
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)52$73$119
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)34$44$73
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 ↗
$46,830
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $6,690/year across 7 years
Top 1% in TX for dermatology
42
Companies
510
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.

Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$24,480 (52.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$22,215 (47.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$136 (0.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,816
2023
$9,546
2022
$9,089
2021
$22,306
2020
$458
2019
$1,093
2018
$522

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$23,720
Abbott Laboratories
$7,666
Boston Scientific Corporation
$5,123
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$3,054
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$1,256
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$707
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$630
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$605
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$486
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$424
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$390
PFIZER INC.
$353
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$349
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$312
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$223
Amgen Inc.
$222
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$156
Novo Nordisk Inc
$124
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$118
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$90
Saranas, Inc.
$88
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$78
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$67
ABIOMED
$59
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$54
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$53
Inari Medical, Inc.
$52
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$48
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$46
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$42
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$37
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$23
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$21
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$21
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$21
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$19
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$18
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$16
HeartFlow, Inc.
$16
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Ostial Corporation
$15
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 78.0% 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 →

The majority of payments (52%) are classified as scientific/research, suggesting involvement in clinical studies, grants, or innovation-related work. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for dermatology in TX.

Equivalent to $31,013 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Dermatologys within 10 mi
154
Per 100K population
3.2
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL HERMANN - TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER
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. Paisley is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (research-focused, top 1%).

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. Paisley experienced with electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Paisley performed 65 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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. Paisley receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Paisley received a total of $46,830 from 42 companies across 510 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. Paisley's costs compare to other dermatologys in Houston?
Dr. Paisley's average Medicare payment per service is $40. 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. Paisley) 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 →