Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Alyxandra Yankaskas, PA-C

Physician Assistant · Pearland, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
10905 MEMORIAL HERMANN DR STE 211, Pearland, TX 77584
2816654444
In practice since 2020 (6 years)
NPI: 1912533910 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. Yankaskas 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. Yankaskas

Dr. Alyxandra Yankaskas is a physician assistant in Pearland, TX, with 6 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Yankaskas performed 1,389 Medicare services across 800 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Yankaskas received a total of $14,196 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 658 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. Yankaskas 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.

✓ 6 years in practice ▲ Top 9% volume in TX $14,196 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,389
Medicare services
Top 9% in TX for physician assistant
800
Unique beneficiaries
$45
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~232 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.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 392 $4 $12
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 235 $80 $242
Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 168 $29 $124
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 150 $55 $171
Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 146 $75 $215
Skin biopsy, tangential 137 $56 $197
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 54 $95 $313
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth 52 $34 $100
New patient office visit (30-44 min) 43 $70 $210
Punch biopsy, first skin growth 12 $88 $246
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 ↗
$14,196
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $3,549/year across 4 years
Top 1% in TX for physician assistant
31
Companies
658
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
$13,924 (98.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$271 (1.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,716
2023
$4,383
2022
$3,892
2021
$2,204

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$2,127
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$1,595
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,322
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$961
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$884
Allergan, Inc.
$676
GENZYME CORPORATION
$676
PFIZER INC.
$673
Lilly USA, LLC
$641
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$496
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$425
Amgen Inc.
$422
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$418
AbbVie Inc.
$409
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$383
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$333
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$306
LEO Pharma Inc.
$278
Incyte Corporation
$235
UCB, Inc.
$224
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$178
Almirall LLC
$154
EPI Health, LLC
$142
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$53
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$42
Elekta, Inc.
$40
Merz North America, Inc.
$32
Journey Medical Corporation
$28
Biofrontera Inc.
$18
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$16
Sebela Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 35.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · AKLIEF · AMELUZ · ARAZLO · Absorica LD · BOTOX · CIBINQO · CLODERM · COSENTYX · Cabtreo · Cimzia · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · EBGLYSS · ELEKTA MEDICAL LINEAR ACCELERATOR · ENSTILAR · EPSOLAY · EUCRISA · Enbrel · FINACEA · HUMIRA · ILUMYA · Ilumya · JUBLIA · Klisyri · LIBTAYO · OLUMIANT · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Otezla · PRAMOSONE · QBREXZA · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · Seysara · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · TWYNEO · VTAMA · WYNZORA · Winlevi · Xeomin · YCANTH · ZILXI · Zoryve
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 (98%) 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 $1,022 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Physician assistants within 10 mi
1,794
Per 100K population
470.1
County median income
$95,155
Nearest hospital
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE PEARLAND
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/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. Yankaskas is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 1% of TX peers.

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. Yankaskas experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Yankaskas performed 392 destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 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. Yankaskas receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Yankaskas received a total of $14,196 from 31 companies across 658 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. Yankaskas's costs compare to other physician assistants in Pearland?
Dr. Yankaskas's average Medicare payment per service is $45. 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. Yankaskas) 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 →