Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Mary Altmeyer, MD

Dermatology · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
2620 MCCULLOUGH AVE, San Antonio, TX 78212
2106644675
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1144493024 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. Altmeyer 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. Altmeyer

Dr. Mary Altmeyer is a dermatology specialist in San Antonio, TX, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Altmeyer performed 5,774 Medicare services across 3,132 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Altmeyer received a total of $10,527 from 27 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 110 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dermatology. 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. Altmeyer 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.

✓ 17 years in practice ▲ Top 20% volume in TX $10,527 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,774
Medicare services
Top 20% in TX for dermatology
3,132
Unique beneficiaries
$59
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~340 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
Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity 3,025 $51 $105
Tissue staining for diagnosis, additional 1,551 $64 $105
Tissue staining for diagnosis, initial 778 $74 $105
Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report 251 $83 $110
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 92 $31 $65
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report 77 $62 $105
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 ↗
$10,527
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,504/year across 7 years
Top 24% in TX for dermatology
27
Companies
110
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
$5,633 (53.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,894 (46.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$764
2023
$452
2022
$679
2021
$2,114
2020
$250
2019
$4,545
2018
$1,724

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$5,674
AbbVie, Inc.
$647
ABBVIE INC.
$500
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$414
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$321
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$313
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$307
Lilly USA, LLC
$302
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$295
GENZYME CORPORATION
$286
UCB, Inc.
$218
AbbVie Inc.
$215
Promius Pharma LLC
$148
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$125
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$125
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$123
Journey Medical Corporation
$111
LEO Pharma Inc.
$100
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$90
PFIZER INC.
$76
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
$42
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$25
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$17
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$15
Celgene Corporation
$14
Genentech USA, Inc.
$13
Allergan Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 64.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMZEEQ · BenchMark ULTRA · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · Cimzia · Cloderm Cream · DORYX · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EUCRISA · Humira · ILUMYA · ORACEA · Otezla · POTELIGEO · Poteligeo · RINVOQ · Rituxan · SILIQ · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · Sernivo Spray · Skyrizi · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · Tremfya · ULTRAVATE (halobetasol propionate) lotion · VALCHLOR · VTAMA
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 dermatology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

Equivalent to $182 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Dermatologists within 10 mi
109
Per 100K population
5.4
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
2.8 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. Altmeyer is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in TX), with speaking/promotional industry engagement, with 17 years of NPI registration.

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. Altmeyer experienced with tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Altmeyer performed 3,025 tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity 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. Altmeyer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Altmeyer received a total of $10,527 from 27 companies across 110 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. Altmeyer's costs compare to other dermatologists in San Antonio?
Dr. Altmeyer's average Medicare payment per service is $59. 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. Altmeyer) 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 →