Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Timothy Bednar, M.D.

Anesthesiology · Kyle, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
4210 BENNER, Kyle, TX 78640
5122981795
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1699058719 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Bednar

Dr. Timothy Bednar is an anesthesiology in Kyle, TX, with 14 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bednar performed 4,859 Medicare services across 1,936 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bednar received a total of $28,839 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 894 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. Bednar 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▲ Top 2% volume in TX$ $28,839 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,859
Medicare services
Top 2% in TX for anesthesiology
1,936
Unique beneficiaries
$62
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~347 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
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)1,551$0$10
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)890$65$1,116
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)473$92$1,576
Drug screening test396$60$249
Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms355$194$795
Injection, midazolam hydrochloride, per 1 mg292$0$60
Alcohol and/or substance (other than tobacco) misuse structured assessment (e.g., audit, dast), and brief intervention 15 to 30 minutes247$26$280
Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg107$1$20
Insertion of spinal neurostimulator electrode array through skin60$236$5,810
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes56$36$649
Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms52$242$988
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance48$95$1,938
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level32$205$4,577
Insertion of peripheral nerve neurostimulator electrode through skin32$202$3,947
New patient office visit (45-59 min)26$130$2,039
Removal of bone from lower spine for decompression of nerve tissue using imaging guidance, accessed through the skin25$709$11,554
Joint injection, major joint24$54$1,065
Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles23$48$765
New patient office visit (30-44 min)23$80$1,371
Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance21$83$1,290
Injection of cell or tissue-based material into spinal disc of lower back accessed through skin, first level19$75$1,200
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint17$451$10,793
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level16$87$1,436
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint16$268$6,213
Insertion of spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver15$155$4,349
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement15$21$330
Destruction of upper or middle spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint14$475$11,358
Destruction of upper or middle spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint14$300$6,788
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 ↗
$28,839
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,120/year across 7 years
Top 2% in TX for anesthesiology
14
Companies
894
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
$28,839 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$4,178
2023
$3,191
2022
$5,721
2021
$5,236
2020
$3,632
2019
$3,267
2018
$3,614

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$24,976
Spinal Simplicity, LLC
$1,749
Boston Scientific Corporation
$989
PAINTEQ LLC
$320
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$158
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$149
Medtronic, Inc.
$147
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$138
HydroCision, Inc.
$113
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$47
ABBVIE INC.
$13
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$13
PFIZER INC.
$12
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 96.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AXIUM · Axium INS DRG IPG · BOTOX · Cinch Epiducer SCS · DRG IPGs · DRG leads · ETERNA · Eon Family of SCS IPGs · HA MINUTEMAN G3-R · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Infinity DBS Pulse Generators · Intracept · LYRICA · OCTRODE · ORTHOVISC · Octrode SCS Leads · PAINTEQ · PROCLAIM · Pacemakers · Penta SCS Leads · PressureWire FFR · Proclaim DRG IPG · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Proclaim IPG · Prodigy Family of SCS IPGs · Radiofrequency Therapy · SCS IPGs · SCS leads · SPRINT PNS System · Spinal Cord Stimulation Accessories · StimQ Peripheral Nerve StimulatorSystem · Superion · TENJET · VANTA ADAPTIVESTIM · mild Device Kit
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for anesthesiology in TX.

Equivalent to $594 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Anesthesiologys within 10 mi
172
Per 100K population
67.1
County median income
$85,827
Nearest hospital
ASCENSION SETON HAYS
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. Bednar is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 2%).

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. Bednar experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bednar performed 1,551 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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. Bednar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bednar received a total of $28,839 from 14 companies across 894 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. Bednar's costs compare to other anesthesiologys in Kyle?
Dr. Bednar's average Medicare payment per service is $62. 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. Bednar) 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 →