Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Demencio Bazan, D.P.M.

Podiatrist · Pflugerville, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
1701 E PFLUGERVILLE PKWY, Pflugerville, TX 78660
5122596000
In practice since 2012 (13 years)
NPI: 1326300492 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. Bazan 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. Bazan

Dr. Demencio Bazan is a podiatrist in Pflugerville, TX, with 13 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bazan performed 1,304 Medicare services across 999 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bazan received a total of $3,625 from 8 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 33 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in podiatrist. 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. Bazan 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.

✓ 13 years in practice▲ Top 38% volume in TX$ $3,625 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,304
Medicare services
Top 38% in TX for podiatrist
999
Unique beneficiaries
$60
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~100 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
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)273$85$209
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)240$56$142
Toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails200$25$130
New patient office visit (30-44 min)127$61$210
New patient office visit (45-59 min)82$98$322
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less61$83$342
Permanent removal fingernail or toenail44$91$415
Betamethasone steroid injection42$5$51
Routine foot care by a physician of a diabetic patient with diabetic sensory neuropathy resulting in a loss of protective sensation (lops) to include, the local care of superficial wounds (i.e. superficial to muscle and fascia) and at least the following i38$38$175
Follow-up physician evaluation and management of a diabetic patient with diabetic sensory neuropathy resulting in a loss of protective sensation (lops) to include at least the following: (1) a patient history, (2) a physical examination that includes: (a)34$19$90
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint29$36$146
Correction of toe joint deformity27$211$1,578
Removal of thickened skin growths, 2-424$42$168
Injection into tendon or ligament24$38$169
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth18$29$138
Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails17$11$94
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into foot nerve13$25$152
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)11$30$85
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 ↗
$3,625
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $604/year across 6 years
Top 38% in TX for podiatrist
8
Companies
33
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
$1,965 (54.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,661 (45.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$740
2023
$360
2022
$204
2021
$23
2019
$856
2018
$1,442

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medinc of Texas
$2,036
Stryker Corporation
$765
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$379
Medtronic, Inc.
$174
Core Surgical Group
$154
Arthrex, Inc.
$61
ABBVIE INC.
$33
Abbott Laboratories
$23
Top 3 companies account for 87.7% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALLOWRAP · ANCHORAGE · BIO4 · CITREFIX · DALVANCE · DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS SOFT TISSUE IB LIGAMENT AUGMENTATION · EASY CLIP · FIXOS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · NONE · PROSTEP · PROSTEP MICA · Proclaim IPG · STAR · VARIAX · VITOSS
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 (54%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in podiatrist and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

Equivalent to $278 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Podiatrists within 10 mi
57
Per 100K population
4.4
County median income
$97,169
Nearest hospital
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER PFLUGERVILLE
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. Bazan is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and speaking/promotional industry engagement.

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. Bazan experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bazan performed 273 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Bazan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bazan received a total of $3,625 from 8 companies across 33 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. Bazan's costs compare to other podiatrists in Pflugerville?
Dr. Bazan's average Medicare payment per service is $60. 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. Bazan) 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 →