Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Priyanka Gupta, M.D.

Optician · New Braunfels, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
212 HUNTERS VILLAGE, New Braunfels, TX 78132
8306257612
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1346281839 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. Gupta 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. Gupta

Dr. Priyanka Gupta is an optician in New Braunfels, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Gupta performed 26,412 Medicare services across 1,884 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Gupta received a total of $156,041 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 620 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Gupta 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 3% volume in TX$ $156,041 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
26,412
Medicare services
Top 3% in TX for optician
1,884
Unique beneficiaries
$18
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,390 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
Allergy skin test11,239$3$10
Omalizumab injection (Xolair) for asthma/allergy8,881$30$110
Allergy immunotherapy preparation1,787$10$22
Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections1,677$8$33
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)563$90$185
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume501$19$90
Administration and interpretation of patient-focused health risk assessment486$2$10
Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle428$53$95
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)284$41$85
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)235$64$115
New patient office visit (45-59 min)177$117$275
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration100$29$150
Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage31$20$30
Administration of vaccine23$15$35
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 ↗
$156,041
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $22,292/year across 7 years
Top 3% in TX for optician
43
Companies
620
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$145,702 (93.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,531 (4.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,808 (1.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$50,360
2023
$28,907
2022
$26,161
2021
$8,994
2020
$10,876
2019
$17,747
2018
$12,995

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$90,243
Optinose US, Inc.
$30,997
OptiNose US, Inc.
$21,754
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$3,922
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$1,865
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,002
CSL Behring
$802
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$498
ALK-Abello, Inc
$493
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$452
kaleo, Inc.
$447
GENZYME CORPORATION
$278
Grifols USA, LLC
$247
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$245
Amgen Inc.
$239
Shire North American Group Inc
$235
Genentech USA, Inc.
$230
Jubilant HollisterStier LLC
$200
PFIZER INC.
$200
Kaleo, Inc.
$179
Aimmune Therapeutics, Inc.
$175
Incyte Corporation
$126
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$125
Abbott Laboratories
$123
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$109
Pharming Healthcare, Inc.
$107
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$104
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$88
Medtronic, Inc.
$85
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$80
BioCryst US Sales Co., LLC
$59
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$44
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$42
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$41
Greer Laboratories, Inc.
$41
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$40
Bio Products Laboratory USA, Inc.
$27
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Almirall LLC
$18
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$16
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$16
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$16
Aytu Bioscience, Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 91.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 →

The majority of payments (93%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in optician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for optician in TX.

Equivalent to $591 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Opticians within 10 mi
79
Per 100K population
45.3
County median income
$99,015
Nearest hospital
RESOLUTE HEALTH HOSPITAL
8.6 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. Gupta is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in TX), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 3%), 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. Gupta experienced with allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Gupta performed 11,239 allergy skin test 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. Gupta receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Gupta received a total of $156,041 from 43 companies across 620 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. Gupta's costs compare to other opticians in New Braunfels?
Dr. Gupta's average Medicare payment per service is $18. 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. Gupta) 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 →