Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Danielle Giesler, MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery · Richardson, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
2821 E PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH HWY, Richardson, TX 75082
9724795568
In practice since 2010 (15 years)
NPI: 1710298328 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. Giesler 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. Giesler

Dr. Danielle Giesler is a colon & rectal surgery in Richardson, TX, with 15 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Giesler performed 435 Medicare services across 351 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Giesler received a total of $14,772 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 101 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in colon & rectal surgery. 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. Giesler 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.

✓ 15 years in practice▲ Top 33% volume in TX$ $14,772 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
435
Medicare services
Top 33% in TX for colon & rectal surgery
351
Unique beneficiaries
$102
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~29 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)119$90$368
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity57$61$247
Colonoscopy with biopsy40$110$1,065
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity36$94$470
New patient office visit (45-59 min)31$127$565
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)25$69$250
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare19$191$1,402
Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope18$91$241
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)17$161$709
Initial hospital admission, high complexity17$133$694
New patient office visit (30-44 min)16$69$372
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)16$137$496
Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older)12$249$4,202
Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device12$14$339
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 ↗
$14,772
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,110/year across 7 years
Top 23% in TX for colon & rectal surgery
34
Companies
101
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
$8,462 (57.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,310 (42.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$131
2023
$1,299
2022
$4,652
2021
$4,231
2020
$24
2019
$821
2018
$3,614

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$11,398
THD America, Inc.
$978
Sirtex Medical Inc
$374
Axonics, Inc.
$344
DAVOL INC.
$270
Allergan Inc.
$269
Stryker Corporation
$143
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$139
Egalet US Inc
$137
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$99
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$63
CONMED Corporation
$45
Davol Inc.
$44
Analogic Corporation
$38
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$35
TELA Bio, Inc.
$33
Coloplast Corp
$33
Medtronic, Inc.
$32
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$31
TETRAPHASE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$30
Shire North American Group Inc
$30
Acacia Pharma Inc
$27
Baudax Bio Inc.
$23
Activ Surgical, Inc.
$20
Ethicon US, LLC
$16
ABBVIE INC.
$16
Trevena, Inc.
$15
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$15
Levita Magnetics International Corp
$13
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$13
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$13
ConvaTec Inc.
$12
Cook Medical LLC
$11
Zyla Life Sciences
$11
Top 3 companies account for 86.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALLODERM · ANJESO · ARISTA AH FlexiTip · ActivSight · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · BIOFIX · BRIDION · BYFAVO · Bulkamid · CODMAN CERTAS · Da Vinci Surgical System · ENSEAL Product Family · ESTEEM · GATTEX · INTERSTIM · LINZESS · MYRISK · Magnetic Surgery · Olinvyk · OviTex 2S · PERISTEEN · PHASIX · Phasix Mesh · SIGNIA · SIR-Spheres Microspheres · SPRIX · STRATTICE · SYMPHION · Trulance · VITAGEL · WALLFLEX · Xerava
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 (57%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in colon & rectal surgery and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

Equivalent to $3,396 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Colon & Rectal Surgerys within 10 mi
36
Per 100K population
3.2
County median income
$117,588
Nearest hospital
METHODIST RICHARDSON MEDICAL CENTER
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. Giesler is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and speaking/promotional industry engagement, with 15 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. Giesler experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Giesler performed 119 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. Giesler receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Giesler received a total of $14,772 from 34 companies across 101 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. Giesler's costs compare to other colon & rectal surgerys in Richardson?
Dr. Giesler's average Medicare payment per service is $102. 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. Giesler) 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 →