Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Samuel Baumguardner, PA-C

Physician Assistant · Midland, TX
Practice pattern: Cardiac Surgery— Surgically focused practice
Low-engagement
400 ROSALIND REDFERN GROVER PKWY STE 200, Midland, TX 79701
4322212107
In practice since 2015 (10 years)
NPI: 1295109510 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. Baumguardner 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. Baumguardner

Dr. Samuel Baumguardner is a physician assistant in Midland, TX, with 10 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Baumguardner performed 53 Medicare services across 53 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Baumguardner received a total of $14,403 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 127 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physician assistant. 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. Baumguardner 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.

✓ 10 years in practice▲ 53 Medicare services$ $14,403 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
53
Medicare services
Bottom 18% in TX for physician assistant
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
53
Unique beneficiaries
$105
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~5 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
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft28$171$1,741
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts13$40$380
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 1 graft12$19$163
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.
100.0% high complexity
0.0% medium
0.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$14,403
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $3,601/year across 4 years
Top 1% in TX for physician assistant
20
Companies
127
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
$10,289 (71.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$4,114 (28.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,276
2023
$6,503
2022
$4,215
2021
$2,409

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$3,074
Potrero Medical, Inc.
$1,655
J.M. Longyear Manufacturing, LLC
$1,500
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$1,327
Getinge USA Sales, LLC
$1,270
ATRICURE, INC.
$1,201
Medtronic, Inc.
$892
Baxter Healthcare
$744
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
$674
KLS-Martin L.P.
$366
LSI SOLUTIONS INC
$302
AtriCure, Inc.
$259
Stryker Corporation
$248
Ethicon US, LLC
$218
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$198
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$116
ABIOMED
$114
Abbott Laboratories
$109
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$92
Boston Scientific Corporation
$44
Top 3 companies account for 43.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM · AVALUS · Acrobat-I Stabilizer · Avalus · COR KNOT · COREVALVE EVOLUT R · COSEAL · CROME DR MRI SURESCAN · CellerateRx · CoreValve Evolut · ECHELON ENDOPATH · ECM Patch · EPIC · EVERA MRI XT DR SURESCAN · FLOSEAL · HARVEST · HeartString III Proximal Seal · HemoSphere · Impella · MICRA · NA · PERCLOT · PREVELEAK · Penditure · Pouch · SURGIFLO Hemostatic Matrix · SternaLock 360 · Ultima Stabilizer · VALKYRIE THORACIC FIXATION SYSTEM · VIRTUOSAPH PLUS WITH RADIAL INDICATION · Vasoview Hemopro 2 · XENOSURE
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 (71%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for physician assistant in TX.

Equivalent to $27,176 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Physician Assistants within 10 mi
142
Per 100K population
82.8
County median income
$93,984
Nearest hospital
MIDLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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. Baumguardner is a cardiac surgery specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, 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. Baumguardner experienced with coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Baumguardner performed 28 coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 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. Baumguardner receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Baumguardner received a total of $14,403 from 20 companies across 127 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. Baumguardner's costs compare to other physician assistants in Midland?
Dr. Baumguardner's average Medicare payment per service is $105. 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. Baumguardner) 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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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 →