Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Virginia Pittman-Waller, M.D.

Plastic Surgery · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
3003 SOUTH LOOP WEST, Houston, TX 77054
2104166000
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1376593939 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. Pittman-Waller 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. Pittman-Waller

Dr. Virginia Pittman-Waller is a plastic surgery in Houston, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pittman-Waller performed 812 Medicare services across 259 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pittman-Waller received a total of $1,114 from 8 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 17 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in plastic surgery. 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. Pittman-Waller 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 6% volume in TX$ $1,114 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
812
Medicare services
Top 6% in TX for plastic surgery
259
Unique beneficiaries
$94
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~43 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
Nursing facility visit, low complexity316$61$177
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less151$86$340
Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less149$181$582
Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity91$86$254
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes34$32$95
Removal of bone, 20.0 sq cm or less27$187$765
Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound21$59$236
Initial nursing facility care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes12$61$189
Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes11$109$313
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 ↗
$1,114
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $223/year across 5 years
Bottom 29% in TX for plastic surgery
8
Companies
17
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
$1,114 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$148
2023
$132
2022
$103
2019
$254
2018
$477

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Allergan Inc.
$275
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$235
Merz North America, Inc.
$200
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$153
Kerecis Limited
$148
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$54
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$28
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 63.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALLODERM · ARTISS · BOTOX COSMETIC · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · No Related Product · RadiaLux Lighted Retractor · XEOMIN
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 $137 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Plastic Surgerys within 10 mi
120
Per 100K population
2.5
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
WOMANS HOSPITAL OF TEXAS,THE
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. Pittman-Waller is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Pittman-Waller experienced with nursing facility visit, low complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pittman-Waller performed 316 nursing facility visit, low 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. Pittman-Waller receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pittman-Waller received a total of $1,114 from 8 companies across 17 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. Pittman-Waller's costs compare to other plastic surgerys in Houston?
Dr. Pittman-Waller's average Medicare payment per service is $94. 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. Pittman-Waller) 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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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 →