Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Leopoldo Lapuerta, M.D.

Plastic Surgery · Pearland, TX
Low-engagement
2360 COUNTY ROAD 94, Pearland, TX 77584
7133400990
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1437165073 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Lapuerta 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. Lapuerta

Dr. Leopoldo Lapuerta is a plastic surgery in Pearland, TX, with 19 years in practice.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lapuerta received a total of $6,887 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 79 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in plastic 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. Lapuerta is 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$ $6,887 industry payments

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$6,887
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $984/year across 7 years
Top 27% in TX for plastic surgery
20
Companies
79
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
$5,589 (81.2%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$1,298 (18.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,072
2023
$720
2022
$2,662
2021
$886
2020
$394
2019
$638
2018
$514

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Surgical Innovation Associates, Inc.
$1,298
ABBVIE INC.
$886
Allergan, Inc.
$705
Sientra, Inc.
$664
Allergan Inc.
$599
AXOGEN
$445
Mentor Worldwide LLC
$443
Davol Inc.
$301
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$216
Tepha Inc
$200
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$196
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$189
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$147
MOTIVA USA, LLC
$134
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$113
Medline Industries, Inc.
$103
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$101
RTI SURGICAL, INC
$67
Baxter Healthcare
$50
TELA Bio, Inc.
$30
Top 3 companies account for 41.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALLODERM · ARTOURA Breast Tissue Expander · AVANCE NERVE GRAFT · Avance Nerve Graft · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · CORTIVA ALLOGRAFT DERMIS · DuraSorb Monofilament Mesh · GalaFLEX · Hyalomatrix Wound Device · Laparoscopic Instruments · MATRIXMANDIBLE · MENTOR MemoryGel Resterilizable Gel Sizer · MemoryGel Breast Implants · MemoryShape Breast Implants · Motiva Implant Matrix · NATRELLE · NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS · No Related Product · OviTex 2S · Phasix Mesh · SIENTRA HIGH STRENGTH COHESIVE SILICONE GEL BREAST IMPLANT · Walter · WalterLorenz Surgical Assist Arm
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 (81%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Plastic Surgerys within 10 mi
113
Per 100K population
29.6
County median income
$95,155
Nearest hospital
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE PEARLAND
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry✓ NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment✓ PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data— No dataN/A
Industry Payments✓ Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Lapuerta is a plastic surgery, and low-engagement industry engagement, 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

Does Dr. Lapuerta receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lapuerta received a total of $6,887 from 20 companies across 79 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.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently High for Dr. Lapuerta) 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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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 ↗, 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 →