Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Sarah Boostrom, MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery · Plano, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1705 OHIO DR STE 100, Plano, TX 75093
9726120430
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1336269018 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. Boostrom 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. Boostrom

Dr. Sarah Boostrom is a colon & rectal surgery in Plano, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Boostrom performed 478 Medicare services across 472 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Boostrom received a total of $1,099 from 5 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 10 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in colon & rectal 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. Boostrom 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 28% volume in TX$ $1,099 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
478
Medicare services
Top 28% in TX for colon & rectal surgery
472
Unique beneficiaries
$194
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~25 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
New patient office visit (30-44 min)111$74$207
Colonoscopy with biopsy66$130$1,495
New patient office visit (45-59 min)56$121$310
Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope36$91$410
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)34$131$335
Other procedure on bowel using an endoscope25$250$1,081
Partial removal of large bowel and reattachment to rectum using an endoscope24$1,345$5,909
Partial release of large bowel and partial removal of large bowel using an endoscope24$140$607
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)18$92$238
Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding17$210$965
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity16$100$352
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare14$192$1,555
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk14$175$528
Removal of growth of rectum through anus12$470$2,051
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)11$152$409
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 ↗
$1,099
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $220/year across 5 years
Bottom 25% in TX for colon & rectal surgery
5
Companies
10
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
$1,099 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,026
2023
$19
2022
$30
2020
$11
2018
$13

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$999
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$43
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$27
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$19
Stryker Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 97.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BIOFIX · Da Vinci Surgical System · EIKON LT · SUFLAVE
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $230 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Colon & Rectal Surgerys within 10 mi
39
Per 100K population
3.5
County median income
$117,588
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL PLANO
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. Boostrom is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 28% in TX), 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

Is Dr. Boostrom experienced with new patient office visit (30-44 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Boostrom performed 111 new patient office visit (30-44 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. Boostrom receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Boostrom received a total of $1,099 from 5 companies across 10 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. Boostrom's costs compare to other colon & rectal surgerys in Plano?
Dr. Boostrom's average Medicare payment per service is $194. 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. Boostrom) 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 →