Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Joshua Trussell, M.D.

Surgery · Mansfield, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2975 E BROAD ST STE 200, Mansfield, TX 76063
6825188619
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1760684195 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. Trussell 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. Trussell

Dr. Joshua Trussell is a surgery in Mansfield, TX, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Trussell performed 293 Medicare services across 244 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Trussell received a total of $8,159 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 121 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in 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. Trussell 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.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ Top 30% volume in TX$ $8,159 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
293
Medicare services
Top 30% in TX for surgery
244
Unique beneficiaries
$111
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~16 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
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity80$59$180
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity34$101$340
New patient office visit (45-59 min)33$111$426
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity33$37$96
Initial hospital admission, high complexity29$122$501
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)23$65$233
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)22$93$330
Injection of agent into vein to assess blood flow of skin graft or flap16$40$265
Laparoscopic gallbladder removal12$471$1,642
Initial repair of entrapped hernia of abdomen, 3-10 cm in length11$549$1,828
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 ↗
$8,159
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,166/year across 7 years
Top 31% in TX for surgery
28
Companies
121
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
$7,159 (87.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,000 (12.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$322
2023
$292
2022
$1,408
2021
$449
2020
$224
2019
$2,562
2018
$2,903

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$2,844
Stryker Corporation
$1,147
Ethicon US, LLC
$872
DAVOL INC.
$762
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$734
C. R. BARD, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
$464
Allergan, Inc.
$215
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$187
Allergan Inc.
$168
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$115
Davol Inc.
$86
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$84
Medtronic, Inc.
$57
Covidien LP
$54
CONMED Corporation
$42
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$37
Olympus America Inc.
$35
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$32
Kerecis Limited
$31
Abbott Laboratories
$28
Endogastric Solutions, Inc
$24
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$23
Teleflex Medical Incorporated
$22
Cook Medical LLC
$21
Baudax Bio Inc.
$20
ACELL, INC.
$20
Baxter Healthcare
$18
TELA Bio, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 59.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
1588 HD 3 CHIP CAMERA · ACCOLADE · AIM (ADVANCED IMAGING MODALITY) · AIRSEAL · ANJESO · Bravo · Cook Medical General Surgery · Da Vinci Surgical System · ESOPHYX · EVIS EXERA · Echelon Flex · Echelon Powered Circular · Echelon; Endopath · Enseal X1 · GORE SYNECOR Biomaterial · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LIGASURE · LINX Reflux Management System · Ligation Solutions: Weck & Horizon brands · Mega Soft · NASCOBAL · Occluders · Ovitex · PHASIX · PINPOINT · PROCLAIM · Phasix Mesh · SIGNIA · SPY TECHNOLOGY · STRATTICE · STRATTICE LAP · STRATTICE RECONSTRUCTIVE TISSUE MATRIX BPS · SURGICEL Family of Absorbable Hemostats · SYNECOR Biomaterial · Seglentis · TISSEEL · VENTRALIGHT · VersaStep · XARELTO · XENMATRIX · Zip Pen · Zynrelef
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 (88%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $2,785 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Surgerys within 10 mi
245
Per 100K population
11.5
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
METHODIST MANSFIELD 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. Trussell is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 30% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 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. Trussell experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Trussell performed 80 hospital follow-up visit, moderate 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. Trussell receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Trussell received a total of $8,159 from 28 companies across 121 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. Trussell's costs compare to other surgerys in Mansfield?
Dr. Trussell's average Medicare payment per service is $111. 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. Trussell) 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 →