Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Suzette Mikula

Otolaryngology · Marble Falls, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
800 W HIGHWAY 71, Marble Falls, TX 78654
8302017100
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1033107420 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. Mikula 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. Mikula

Dr. Suzette Mikula is an otolaryngology in Marble Falls, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mikula performed 586 Medicare services across 518 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mikula received a total of $12,339 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 89 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. 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. Mikula 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▲ 586 Medicare services$ $12,339 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
586
Medicare services
Bottom 43% in TX for otolaryngology
518
Unique beneficiaries
$71
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~29 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
New patient office visit (45-59 min)160$89$322
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)100$70$209
New patient office visit (30-44 min)72$59$210
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)63$44$142
Exam of ear using a microscope58$6$103
Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope37$49$338
Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope35$144$1,137
Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope27$46$618
Removal of impacted ear wax12$21$153
Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue11$98$1,842
Reshaping of nasal cartilage11$315$1,844
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 ↗
$12,339
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,763/year across 7 years
Top 9% in TX for otolaryngology
21
Companies
89
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
$7,174 (58.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$4,782 (38.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$382 (3.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,389
2023
$2,349
2022
$826
2021
$1,257
2020
$385
2019
$5,612
2018
$521

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Acclarent, Inc
$5,171
Stryker Corporation
$1,469
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$1,450
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$1,174
ALK-Abello, Inc
$471
Aerin Medical Inc.
$455
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$453
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$331
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$293
ZOLL Respicardia, Inc.
$172
Medtronic, Inc.
$158
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$133
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$121
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$112
Optinose US, Inc.
$78
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$78
Cook Medical LLC
$72
OptiNose US, Inc.
$55
GENZYME CORPORATION
$54
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Davol Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 65.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT Balloon Inflation Device · Acclarent ENT Navigation System · CARTO 3 · CLARIFIX CRYOTHERAPY DEVICE · Chitogel · Cook Medical Sleep · DUPIXENT · Dymista · FUSION · Grastek · HALO · INSPIRE · Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System · LATERA · NUCALA · Odactra · Otiprio · PROPEL · Progel · SCOPIS ENT · SINUVA · StealthStation · Tecnis Simplicity · TruDi · TruDi Navigation System · VIVAER STYLUS · Vivaer RF Stylus · Wakix · XYREM · Xhance · remede System
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 (58%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for otolaryngology in TX.

Equivalent to $2,106 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologys within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
7.8
County median income
$77,158
Nearest hospital
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MARBLE FALLS
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. Mikula is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 9%), 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. Mikula experienced with new patient office visit (45-59 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Mikula performed 160 new patient office visit (45-59 min) 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. Mikula receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Mikula received a total of $12,339 from 21 companies across 89 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. Mikula's costs compare to other otolaryngologys in Marble Falls?
Dr. Mikula's average Medicare payment per service is $71. 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. Mikula) 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 →